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Advance notification >> 6 Music on February 14th [Saturday] have a themed day celebrating New Romantic music.

Get out your blue eyeliner and frilly shirt as 6 Music tells the real story of the New Romantics.

Throughout the day we'll be playing the defining tracks in every New Romantic's record collection, including Roxy Music, Magazine, Japan, Kraftwerk and OMD, and talking to some of the people who slapped on the face paint and hung out at the Blitz to find out the real story of New Romanticism.

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This week's new releases @ Boomkat - A Pelicanneck Online Music Store include:

ALBUM OF THE WEEK!
Shadow Huntaz - Corrupt Data
Skam

This is one of those rare albums that comes along every so often, changes the rules, works from start to finish and ends up paving the way for countless immitators and generic plagarists. Be clear about it - there will be few albums this year that will touch the depth and utter innovation on display here, there will be few listens that move us in a way the Shadow Huntaz seem to manage so effortlessly. The process itself is an ode to technology : files exchanged, reworked and passed on across 3 MC's (Breaff, Dream and Non) spread across Chicago, Atlanta and L.A, and 2 producers (the brothers Funcken, better known as Funckarma) nestled in the Netherlands - emailed, downloaded, re-shaped, manipulated, cut-up, chewed up and spat out with absolute killer control and self assurance. The result is something which defies categorisation - it's hip hop certainly, the production is deeply electronic - but there are no pretentious conceits or pointless edits. Everything works, every note, beat, effect, splice-up, distortion, every word serving a purpose. Unlike Prefuse and his countless peers, the idea isn't to re-model hip hop into a pallatable electronic form, nor is there any pretence that this is a straight up b-boy selection. Instead the focus is on absolute depth and devastation at every turn - the bass always wobbling depper and deeper, the vocals transposed with a rough-edged vulnerability that rings true regardless of the venom or pensiveness with which its delivered. It's an album that sounds like it was constructed over many years huddled in a studio together, it defies belief that what you're listening to was pieced together as a patchwork of downloaded files, isolated vocals and widespread ideas - you will hear few albums as coherent or as organically evolved as this. In short - we implore you, whatever music it is that you like - buy this immediately and watch it grow. Stunning.

ALBUM OF THE WEEK!
Telefon Tel Aviv - Map of What Is Effortless
Hefty

Map of What is Effortless, Telefon Tel Aviv's second album, finally gets a release this week, answering many a recurring query to these offices. New Orleans based multi-instrumentalists Joshua Eustis and Charlie Cooper have come up with one of the most surprising and accessible electronic records in recent memory, at once underground and incredibly mainstream. Their debut album "Fahrenheit Fair Enough" was an impressionist travelogue, combining an almost scientific, melodic, compositional approach, with organic, jazz infused instrumentation and digital manipulations. Like all good adventures, Map of What is Effortless is diverse. From the Ron Isley-like vocal stylings of L.A. songwriter Damon Aaron and the detached chanteuse musings of L'Altra vocalist Lindsay Anderson on the big vocal cuts here ("I Lied" and "My Week Beats Your Year") - to the juxtaposition of the Loyola University Chamber Orchestra with synthetic percussion on possibly my favourite track, the string drenched title cut. Map of What is Effortless is Telefon Tel Aviv flirting with big arenas and the homespun style of old, branching out from what they knew and cornering their muse with gorgeous results. This is very definitely a mainstream-destined album, much in the same way that Ulrich Schnauss went beyond a contained fanbase, and looks at electronic music from a much more casual, utilitarian vantage point. It's set to be massive - give it a listen.

Ammon Contact - Sounds Like Everything
Plug Research

In which these tuned-in Californians bring us a taste of sunshine on the ever reliable Plug Research imprint!! Ammoncontact are Carlos Nino (producer of the inspirational Hu Vibrational project, shortly to reappear on Soul jazz ) and Fabian Ammon Alston, last sighted on extended players for Soul jazz itself and Prefuse 73's Eastern developments imprint. Combining elements of instrumental hip hop with flutes, horns, orchestral dashes, Sun Ra-ish spaced piano, shakers, moogs, and a full complement of heavy percussive vibes. Even Daedelus makes a stealth guest appearance on "Super Eagles & Black Stars" Perhaps the key to this strangely addictive album is the subtitle: Play for Everyone. The cd works more like a mixtape, booming between interludes and the longer, doper cuts which grace the reduced vinyl pressing. It's perfect knees up material, further redefining Plug Research's highly enticing blend of digital programming and hip hop. Like a wild block party, waiting to happen - all back to ours then. Lovely.

Chib - Moco
Fat Cat

Brand new debut album on Fat Cat, though a mini album to be exact - concise, equalling eight tracks in just under 30 min's. Chib is japanese female artist Yukiko Chiba who first came to prominence with her track '((o))' on the excellent demo collection 'No Watched No Maps'. The opening track 'Chips' is enough to warrant instant purchase, a devastating melange of beyond lush harmonica, found sound, acoustic guitar, electric piano and samples. Overall refreshing, textures so lovely, evocative and cinematic with a subtle japanese classical undertone. If organica is your bag then you can't go wrong with this. Plus future release warning!!! if you love this then be on the look out for the debut offering from Deaf Center on Type, which takes this sound to an even higher level. Recommended.

Ellen Allien - Remix Collection
Bpitch Control

Bpitch come correct and collect the various remixes Ellen has turned out in the last couple of years. From the mash up opening of the Gold Chains re-cut `Lets Get It On' with its cut and splice beat ethics and true Bpitch crunchy vibes, on to the straight up electro remix of Vicknoise's `Chromosoma 23' . Also included is the brilliant remix Ellen did for pal Barbera Morgenstern on her classic `aus heiterem himmel' with the groove cemented for the dancefloor, lush strings and slick vocal edits making a top version of Barbera's original. Other remixes are of Omr, labelmate Sascha Funke, Covenant, Ellens re-edit of her own `Alles Seken' and my personal favourite Apparat's `Koax' which gets a deep reworking with the amazing digital strings and beat edits that show the consumate skills of Ellen Allien, check.

Grooves - Issue 12
Grooves
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Latest issue of the american magazine, blending the usual latest gear reviews with features on Plastikman, Jack Dangers [just check the photos of his unique synth made specifically for our heroes the BBC radiophonic Workshop), AGF, Mice Parade, Matthew Dear, loads of the latest discs dismemebered and explained by the usual suspects. One of the most comprehensive electronic music magazines around - check it out.


Kid 606 - Kill Sound Before Sound Kills You
Ipecac / Tigerbeat 6

Finally given a cd release by Mike Patton's Ipecac label. No longer a kid, Mr 606 finds himself at the forefront of America's independent electronic music world, striving against adversity, surpassing expectation, and breaking the rules. "Kill sound before sound kills you" fuses over-the-top, danceable, power-electronic, technopunkhyper, ravegabber- junglist madness reigns with the more textured electronic meandering as previously sampled on the likes of the marvelous "P.S. I Love You" album. "The Illness," "Woofer Wrecker," and "Ecstasy Motherf**ker" are pure tension-and- release dancefloor stormers, oozing with sweaty, breakbeat energy, dynamic noise, and grinding acid riffs. "Who wah kill sound?" and "Buckle Up," featuring accomplished dancehall mc Wayne Lonesome, are the album's tribunal ragga junglist anthems where thunderous beats and booming basslines collide with thrashing gabber kicks, dirty rave blasts, and monstrous, police-siren wails and screeches. Kid606's most accessible and innovative work to date moves rapidly across a consciously schizoid emotional spectrum you just won't find anywhere else.

OOO - Upon Circles
Planet Mu

Debut release from Detroit's Nicholas C. Raftis III for the Mu, striding along similar terrain to Aphex, Squarepusher and Brothomstates, though at times settling down for a more technofied slant on the fours. "Upon Cycles" is both complex and somehow familiar, but executed with much skill and an ear for a spannered beat. "Clockwork Will" focuses on a more mellow tempo and does so beautifully through its 58 second lifespan, while "Sexy Stickshifter" comes across like a DSP'd loungecore hip hop standard, dry narrative included. Overall this is a varied and totally enjoyable listen - making this unpronounceable artist a name to remember. Ace.

Skyphone - Fabula
Rune Grammofon

New on Rune Grammofon. A Danish trio of musicians who drop a killer sound armed with an arsenal of analogue keyboards and delays. Skyphone transform this power into a sound equally influenced by electro-organics and early electro/krautrock. They convince with an overall sound that's best described if you imagine the last Dub Tractor album if it was recorded in Cologne in the mid 70's with Conny Plank on the boards. If you've heard the amazing 'Kinamands Chance' on the 'Money Will Ruin Everything' comp then you'll know what to expect. Also check 'Sinne Gas', very similar in places to Arovane's classic downtempo tracks on 'Atol Scrap' but with a nordic accent. Every track is a winner / a confident and thoroughly recommended debut from the always interesting Rune Grammofon.

Vivelafete - Nuit Blanche
Surprise

Nuit Blanche, (French for night without sleep) offers up a mixture of catchy electropop tunes and uncomplicated French lyricism all breathing sex, fun, drugs and the ultimate rock n' roll attitude. Tipped by the likes of DJ Hell, Miss Kittin and Tiga, all the Vive La Fete trademarks are here - a mix of dancefloor electro, bass heavy punk rock and 60,s style chansons. Fashionista darlings, Karl Lagerfeld is their biggest fan...so they must be good right? Erm, no.

Chicago Underground Trio - Slon
Thrill Jockey

The numerously monikered 'Chicago Underground' albums have leapt forth from the Chicago jazz/post rock river for many a year now, all differing in approach and purpose - from big band blasts to reserved duo improv. This album is one of the best regardless of how many musicians were involved. This time the group is Rob Mazurek on cornet/computer (fresh from his debut album on Mego), Noel Kupersmith on bass/computer and Chad Taylor on drums. On this nine track album partly fuelled by their negative response to the USA's imperialism they flow from protest jazz (think Max Roach and Charles Mingus propelled into the future) to genius electronica jazz possibly only equalled by the mighty Tied and Tickled Trio. Proper 2004 jazz business, no room for clich� or slackness - razor tight, precise and just right! Highly recommended.

Jono El Grande - Fevergreens
Rune Grammofon

It is no exaggeration to say that Jono is a true outsider in the Norwegian music community, were most music outside the mainstream is made by pale young men with worried furrows on their foreheads. The concerts of the Jono el Grande Orchestra is quite a lively and entertaining musical rollercoaster ride. As a conductor Jono combines comic talent with Wagnerian patos and the ensemble has been a big live hit both in clubs and concert halls. In many ways Jono el Grande's music has its origin in the early seventies, with references to Canterbury, Henry Cow, Frank Zappa as well as Burt Bacharach, Easy Listening and TV series music. It's both smooth and simple but also complex and cleverly arranged, a kind of light art music with hooks. Songs that in best pop manner crawl in through your ears and stick to your brain -- in spite of the intricate melodies and arrangements. Crazy and wonderful.

Aftermathematics Instrumental (Aka Bill Laswell) - Rhythm And Recurrence
Sub Rosa

On this new Laswell project our Bill reforms part of the collaboration squad that made possible the most famous 'breaker's delight' track of all time, Herbie Hancock's 'Rockit'. By the side of the Grandmixer D.S.T. this album features a mostly trip hop dub backing with various nice minimal instrumental effects amongst D.S.T.'s welcome old school vibed scratching and cutting. Not one to change your world by any counts it's still great to hear these two masters back together, respect is due to the max.

Thavius Beck - Decomposition
Mush

The sprawling arrangements on Thavius Beck's Mush debut burrow into the brain with a mix of melodic samples, chopped breaks, pulsating synths and head swirling delay, and then morph into genre-bending sound paintings adorned with hallucinogenic vocal samples. Four full vocal tracks one featuring Thavius himself, one with Gsl artist Subtitle, one with Cedric Bixler of Mars Volta, and one with Longevity from Darkleaf. The rest of the album is a collection of densely layered and well crafted electronic instrumental music. Composer of mercurial soundtracks for uncertain times, Thavius Beck conjoins various strains of electronic music to arrive at a daringly ambitious sound.

A Certain Ratio - The Graveyard And The Ballroom
Soul Jazz

Soul Jazz Records are releasing this album on CD and for the first time on LP - a definitive piece of Post-Punk history that shows A Certain Ratio as leaders in a movement they helped create alongside labelmates Joy Division and The Pop Group. Produced by the legendary Martin Hannett and Factory head Tony Wilson, only 1000 copies were ever originally issued! This CD issue comes with two bonus tracks `Thin Boys' and `And Then Again', while the LP comes with a limited free 12"of the same two tracks. Recommended.

Bobby Conn And The Glass Gypsies - The Homeland
Thrill Jockey

The Homeland was recorded in Chicago in the summer of 2003 under the watchful eye, careful ear and smooth silky moves of John McEntire. Crazyass mentallist rock showman Bobby Conn is back, clad in his finest glam attire, Mr. Conn, a consummate entertainer, pays homage to rock and roll's excesses. Paradoxically Mr. Conn's lyrics read like a Michael Moore letter, lampooning the sacred cow of american values and consumerism as culture. However, Mr. Conn reserves his most acerbic mockery for George Dubya. Songs that you bang your head to, shake your fist to, performed by a man in pastel pleather and eye makeup seem to be incongruous with political commentary; however Bobby Conn stands along in his ability to seamlessly blend the two. Crazy guy, crazy album, someone must like this sorta thing, no?

Califone - Heron King Blves
Thrill Jockey

Now this one seriously floats my boat. A darksoul drenched and freshly realised excursion into left-of-centre country rock. Add some strange instrumentation, some rough edges and a few outlandishly wonderful wayward passes. Overall it reminds me of the best moments from Wilco's 'Yankee Hotel Foxtrot', maybe more in the lyricism than the overall mood though both albums have a knack for turning you through 360 degrees in the course of a single track. It's an album that possesses an even more beautiful melodic kick than Wilco. If I could invent an automatic 'leisure time' device to insert into my hectic lifestyle then it would be of most use so I could use it to slowly fall into and peel away the layers of this truly marvellous album. One to savour.

Electrelane - The Power Out
Too Pure

"Cool post-punk garagey Gang Of Four joyfulness" - Guardian Guide �It's been two years since Electrelane's debut album, `Rock It To The Moon', was released, earning a glut of praise for its atmospheric, instrumentally-led music. Electrelane are four young women who refuse to be defined by one sound, and their second album, `The Power Out', is a gauntlet thrown down to those who think they can predict their next move. �Recorded and mixed in Chicago with Steve Albini. �While the speedy ambience of their debut remains, the most startling difference is that they have introduced vocals, something largely absent from their previous recordings. Not only do words play a more important role on this album, but Verity uses her voice as an instrument to devastating effect, singing in English, German, French and Spanish. Check.

Entrance - Careless Love
Sketchbook

Entrance is the public title for the music of Guy Blakeslee, a 21-year-old guitarist, singer and prolific songwriter originally from Baltimore, but currently with no fixed abode - favouring to live life on the road. Entrance appears on stage alone, equal part Blind Lemon Jefferson and Jeff Buckley, armed with a guitar, a three-octave vocal range, and if the floor is hard enough, the sound of his relentless stomping foot.For the past year Entrance has toured relentlessly, playing with the likes of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Liars, Will Oldham, Cat Power, Papa M and close friend and kindred spirit Devendra Banhart. `Careless Love' sees Entrance at his most stripped back and sparse featuring newly arranged traditional folk and blues songs - a hypnotic and rhythmic approach, coupled with a fancy for inventive open tunings, making for a genuinely unique and personal style.

Modey Lemon - Predator Ep
Mute

Modey Lemon are a three-man hurricane of sound hailing from Pittsburgh and with Guitar, Drums and Moog Synthesiser they filter through rock and punk from the last three decades to create their unique sound. `Predator' is packed full of rock nuggets with dirty boogie tempos, everything from The Cramps to Zeppelin to Beck goes into the blender, gets distilled and comes out one very lethal brew.

Oneida - Secret Wars
Jag Jaguwar / Rough Trade

Can't say I know that much about this group but across this eight tracker they convince me that they'll do just fine for those moments when I need a blast of raucous rock with some electronic edges that might bring to mind a Trans Am meeting The John Spencer Blues Explosion type of affair, or something!!!!

Stereolab - Margerine Eclipse
Duophonic

'Margerine Eclipse' is the first full album for Stereolab since 2001's 'Sound Dust' and is the first album from the band since the tragic death of Mary Hansen. An album full of lush keyboard tones, snapping drums, throbbing bass and multi-tracked vocals from Laetitia Sadier in superb form, the Stereolab hit! Check the gorgeous '...Sudden Stars' - an instant highlight, or Sean O'Hagan's keyboards adding sweetness and light, plus Mouse on Mars' mista Jan St. Werner bringing to life a couple of pieces. The whole album uses ingenious split stereo channel panning to great effect, so much so that it feels like your getting two albums for the price of one. An album to add to your already weighty S'lab collection and one that will hopefully take on an original character with repeated plays. Lovely.

Various / Rough Trade / Counter Culture 2003
Mute

Carefully chosen and compiled by the Shops' staff, `Rough Trade Shops: Counter Culture 2003' is the seventh in their series of releases on Mute. �With over 40 tracks, the compilation captures an incredible year for music and includes tracks from the likes of Erase Errata, Selfish C**t, T Raumshmiere, Dizzee Rascal, The Fiery Furnaces, Peaches, John Fahey, Matmos and Franz Ferdinand. Full tracklisting as follows : John Fahey - Remember Iron & Wine - Peng! 33 Cody ChesnuTT - With Me In Mind (with Sonja Marie) Asa-Chang & Junray - Tsuginepu To Ittemita Kaada - Care Seelenluft - L.A Woman The Postal Service - The District Sleeps Alone Tonight Richard Hawley - I'm On Nights The Earlies - Morning Wonder Mugison - Sea Y The Concretes - New Friend Devendra Banhart - Bluebird (The Real) Tuesday Weld - Bathtime In Clerkenwell (All Natural Ingredients Mix) The Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players - Eggs Mates Of State - Nice Things That Look Good Sufjan Stevens - For The Widows In Paradise, For The Fatherless In Ypsilanti Matmos - For The Trees Blanche - Who's To Say..... Joy Zipper - Check Out My New Jesus Rev. A.W Nix - Black Diamond Express To Hell Part 1 CD2 Kinski - Rhode Island Freakout Les Georges Leningrad - Didi Extra The Kills - F**ck The People Some Product - Sid Vicious Is Dead (Ed Laliq mix) Mu - Let's Get Sick (radio edit) Dirtbombs - My Love For You C.Aarme - Tu Puta Mi Casa Fat Truckers - Ron Is Back Die Monitr Batss - Spread Your Legs, Release The Bats Gossip - Yesterdays News Colder - Crazy Love (radio edit) T.Raumschmiere - The Game Is Not Over - feat.Miss Kittin Dizzee Rascal - Hold Ya Mouf (Feat. God's Gift) LFO - Freak The Barcelona Pavilion - New Materiology The Bumblebeez - Microphonediseases - Alt.Mix featuring Vila The Fiery Furnaces - Crystal Clear Tramp Attack - Eight Years Since School Franz Ferdinand - Shopping For Blood Erase Errata - The White Horse Is Bucking Peaches - I U She The Boggs - Low Light Hour The Futureheads - A To B White Trash - I Still Don't Love You Selfish C*nt - Britain Is Sh*t

Matthew Dear - Leave Luck To Heaven
Spectral

Matthew dear (aka False on Plus 8 and Jabberjaw on Perlon) has made bold steps towards becoming one of the best new techno artists of the past few years, with an evolved live / dj style that has pricked the ears of the industry's top layer. His debut LP under his real name, this is a record that bucks the trend of techno album as fixed structure. Not a collection of 12-inch tracks or remixes, `leave luck...' is an artist album in every sense. With sleek minimal techno lines, a pop sensibility and an ambient soul, it glides effortlessly from start to finish, with enough charisma to open the most closed "don't like techno" minds. Dear's vocals appear in fragments on most tracks, and are employed in full pop-like fashion on songs like the infectious first single `Dog Days', showing a warmth and personality that transcends tiresome genre affiliations. The finest release from Ghostly International & Spectral in some time, perfectly representing both labels' modernistic ethos. Extra special vinyl version cut by berlin's legendary dubplates & mastering. Buy.

Jeff Mills - Exhibitionist
React

CD Audio version of the DVD set also available this week. Mills plays a staggering 45 tracks in just over an hour and proves once again why he is the worlds most highly regarded deck technician. Recorded in Detroit, the heartland of techno and home to many of its big names, this is one of the finer examples of the man enjoying his art. Amazing stuff.

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Friday, January 30, 2004

 

On Spydaradio a freestyle radio show:

Gary Fosster - "Eternal Fusion"
Eternal Fusion is a free form radio show consisting of: indie/alternative, electronica, psychedelia, folk, and progressive

# posted by DJ Martian 11:18 PM

 

Playlouder report remastered/ repackaged albums by The Cure are planned for 2004:

The Cure are intending to remaster and re-release all of their albums starting with 'Three Imaginary Boys', 'Seventeen Seconds', 'Faith' and 'Pornography'.

Each will be a 2-cd set, with the 2nd disc containing demos, remixes, and unreleased material. The first 4 are currently scheduled for release this April.

# posted by DJ Martian 11:06 PM

 

hedonizm records has finally gone e-commerce.

Hedonizm Records is a Brighton, UK based record shop and mail order outlet for varrying styles of electronic music, from techno to house to broken beat to electro to electronica and downtempo, you will find it here.

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This week's Jazz on 3 on Radio 3 features:

>> an interview with Wayne Shorter
>> Jason Moran in Concert

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Special feature on experimental & electronic music scene in Belgium: Mixing It in Belgium

>> Listen to the latest Mixing It show.

# posted by DJ Martian 10:24 PM

 

Music blog to check: poplife [alerted via NYLPM]

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Music Connection [a division of New Note Limited, one of the UK's largest Independent Record Distributors.] profile forthcoming contemporary jazz albums for February, including:

TOMASZ STANKO QUARTET - Suspended Night [ECM]
Released to coincide with the first major UK tour by trumpeter Tomasz Stanko's all-Polish quartet, Suspended Night stretches out in new improvisational terrain following the group's first album together, Soul of Things which secured Stanko's status as one of the great originals and an outstanding figure in European jazz - and favourable comparisons to Miles Davis.

This album is released February 16th in the UK.

More info @ Serious

Europe's most consistently inventive jazz trumpeter, (The Times), Tomasz Stanko is one of the most charismatic figures in European jazz. His riveting presence as a live performer, recently complemented by a series of universally acclaimed ECM CDs, is testament to a career distinguished by decades of remarkably sustained creativity one of the great originals of today's music.

Stanko returns to the UK for a rare tour, following landmark concerts at the London and Cheltenham Jazz Festivals. His quartet, completed by three supremely talented young Polish players, is featured on Stanko's newest recording, Suspended Night (ECM) where the band stretch out into improvisations that tread a fascinating dynamic line between devastating lyricism and fierce terrain, without forsaking their strong sense for grooves and rhythms. The writing is exquisite deft, beautiful work, Jazzwise - full of melody and soul - and the band positively exudes freshness and enthusiasm. Coupled with the authority and soulfulness of Stanko's dark-toned trumpet, it has a communicative power that reaches out across borders and generations.

Within a couple of notes Stanko had asserted his personality, and launched into two hours of intense, lyrical music, The Times

Tomasz Stanko: trumpet
Marcin Wasilewski: piano
Slawomir Kurkiewicz: double-bass
Michal Miskiewicz: drums

# posted by DJ Martian 4:07 PM

 

Almost Cool review Mice Parade - Obrigado Saudade

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Next week's releases are reviewed @ Norman Records

# posted by DJ Martian 3:24 PM

 

Pause & Play have the title for the forthcoming Mission of Burma album: ONoffON, due May 4th on Matador.

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NME.COM report Bjork will release a singles boxed set in April.

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Alexis Petridis @ The Guardian gets carried away with a 5 star review for Franz Ferdinand - Franz Ferdinand

[I didn't rate Franz Ferdinand debut single last year it sounded just as bad as The Strokes, the current one - the first phase is still a hideous Strokes rip off, but does become listenable when it gets angular and changes style. I listened to another track on that Domino radio 1 special that did have that Scottish quirky spirit of Josef K/ Fire Engines/ Orange Juice/Skids. However I believe Franz Ferdinand are overrated, timing is everything for a new band - and the spotlight is on them now.]

# posted by DJ Martian 2:07 PM

 

The Guardian review an ECM retrospective: John Abercrombie - Selected Recordings

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The Guardian review The Cure - Join the Dots: B-Side and Rarities 1978-2001

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The Guardian review Scissor Sisters - Scissor Sisters [these lot are overhyped and sound like a strange mutation between World Party and Bees Gees - now novelty lite and destined to be forgotten.]

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The Guardian review Electrelane - The Power Out

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Dusted review Matthew Dear - Leave Luck To Heaven

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Pitchfork report Sigur R�s Sign to EMI; New Album May Be Pushed To 2005

# posted by DJ Martian 1:37 PM

 

themilkfactory.co.uk - February 2004

themilkfactory.co.uk deliver another fine selection of reviews. [The summaries below are from themilkfactory.co.uk e-mail/website, to see the full reviews go to the link above]

Album Of The Month
Squarepusher - Ultravisitor
For his ninth album, Squarepusher returns once again to the drawing board, throws everything away and starts again. If his trademark beats are still present, with Ultravisitor, Tom Jenkinson focuses more on his melodic side. The album appears to have been recorded live, but it is all an illusion� or is it?

REVIEWS
Jono El Grande - Fevergreens
The most unlikely release from Norwegian label Rune Grammofon, Fevergreens takes the listener on a shambolic journey through prog-rock, jazz, easy listening, film music and pop, and proves to be an extremely entertaining record.

Kerrier District - Kerrier District
Since the release of his Amen Andrews series and YosepH album, Luke Vibert has enjoyed a renewed interest from electronic fans, and this latest project is very unlikely to inverse the process.

K.I.M. - Miyage
Not an artist album, yet not a compilation either, Miyage is a true hybrid in many ways, not least for the incredible variety of genres featured.

Living Ornaments / Accelera Deck - Narrominded Split Lp Series #1
Living Ornaments - Klonten
Dutch duo Living Ornaments present two very releases on two labels, exploring in the process a variety of electronic and acoustic soundscapes from different angles.

N.Ln - Astronomy For Children
From his past incarnation as an acoustic singer/songwriter, San Francisco Nyles Lannon, aka N.NL, has retained a flair for simple melodies and delicate structures.

Octavius - Audio Noir
Following a string of EPs and a collaboration with 4AM, Octavius releases his first album. A journey through dark territories, Audio Noir is oppressive, challenging and ultimately fascinating.

Max Richter - The Blue Notebooks
British-based and German-born pianist and composer Max Richter brings a variety of flavours to expend on his classical roots. Mixing classic instrumentation, field recordings and electronics, The Blue Notebooks is a stunning record.

Savath & Savalas - Apropa't
Following his recent highly successful Prefuse 73 album and EP, the golden boy of the electronic world returns under his more chilled and atmospheric Savath & Savalas guise and gives his music some Hispanic vibes.

Skyphone - Fabula
Danish trio Skyphone present their first album. Fabula is an interesting journey through beautifully laidback electronic soundscapes highlighted with subtle acoustic touches.

SHORT CUTS
Frog Pocket - Moon Mountain Of The Fords
Beans - Now Soon Someday
Sixtoo - Box Cutter Emporium
Clouddead - Dead Dogs Two

# posted by DJ Martian 1:24 PM

Thursday, January 29, 2004

 

This week's One World show on Radio 1 features: One World: Domino Records Showcase

>> One World

# posted by DJ Martian 9:58 PM

 

New legal MP3 download website: betterPropaganda

[Alerted via indieworkshop.com]
It's a new, one stop-listen and shop MP3 site from Justin Sinkovich, of www.epitonic.com and File-13, and the people at www.radiantinc.com. The site is in Beta mode right now, but get this bookmarked now� you�ll thank me.

# posted by DJ Martian 4:13 PM

 

Pitchfork review psychedelic rock sounds from Japan: Ghost - Hypnotic Underworld

One of Japan's premiere psych-rock groups, Ghost have been toeing the line between melodic accessibility and unhinged squall since the late 80s, but their new Drag City offering is a landmark.

# posted by DJ Martian 4:02 PM

 

Dave Segal @ Stylus magazine interviews Chris Scofield of Strange Attractors Audio House

Portland label Strange Attractors Audio House has become one of the most dazzling comets streaking across psychedelia?s firmament. With releases by Acid Mothers Temple offshoot Tsurubami, SubArachnoid Space, Kinski, Vocokesh, and Cul De Sac in its catalog, SAAH casts its net far and wide in its quest for extraordinary sounds.

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Wednesday, January 28, 2004

 

If I were an editor of a weekly music magazine this week's front cover would feature: Oneida

This week's front cover choice features: Oneida, their new album: Secret Wars - has just been released by Rough Trade in the UK.

ONEIDA Secret Wars cd/lp (JAG60)

Oneida's Secret Wars is a Pacific summerjam. It's got Balinese gongs, Hawaiian ukuleles, red wine, injuries, glee, and a song called "Wild Horses" that's written by Oneida. It's also got a lot of good advice.

We would like to say that with their new full-length record, Brooklyn sons Oneida simply start where they left off with Each One Teach One, their highly acclaimed and soon to be classic double CD and LP that came out last year. (Jon Pareles of the New York Times dubbed it a top ten pick and Mojo called it an essential underground record. Numerous other critical plaudits helped catapult the record to its current "best-selling-of-all-time" status among all Jagjaguwar releases.) But these purveyors of righteous noise and indignation never stopped in the first place. Almost immediately after wrapping up Each One Teach One, they collaborated with the Liars on a split EP, continued their work on the score to Speedo (a documentary about Long Island and New Jersey's demolition derby circuit that is just being completed), and began conceptualizing what we trust will become a baroque pop masterpiece to come out next year, all along touring both Europe and the United States.

In the meantime, they also created Secret Wars. And here is what we can say about it. Secret Wars happens to be the first Oneida release that they didn't make entirely themselves or with the able assistance of Peter Katis at Tarquin Studios. Their trademark iterated and psych-tinged noise attack is still fully intact, both nervous and subdued at the same time - like what happens when you give meditative children trained in the ways of yoga an excessive amount of caffeine. If there are any new wrinkles to be discovered, it is perhaps that, even more so than on Each One Teach One (Oneida's Tago Mago), Oneida seem to be mining the same fertile ground as Kraut-rock visionaries Can, effortlessly shedding the constraints of pop forms and structures while still remaining soulful and spiritually centered all along. Like spazzing out in the Lotus position.

Side one (tracks 1 through 5 on the CD) was recorded and mixed at the Rare Book Room with Nicolas Vernhes, who recorded the most recent albums by Black Dice, Ted Leo, Fischerspooner, amongst others. Side two (tracks 6 through 8 on the CD) was recorded by Oneida at the Travel Agency, and mixed by Barry London in Barry's Sweltering Attic. Renowned rock poster artist (and Oneida album art designer) Kayrock plays gongs on "Caesar's Column

Source: jagjaguwar

# posted by DJ Martian 11:52 PM

 

New Releases @ Piccadilly Records

Some new releases listed in the weekly guide [via e-mail] from Manchester's music emporium: Piccadilly Records

Air - Talkie Walkie
Source / Virgin

Air are back to making pop music. Here's 10 gorgeous, perfectly executed, lovingly produced songs that make a woozilly indulgent whole. It's 43 minutes- just right for a single listen - and crammed full of the most charming, comforting, blissful, seductive dream pop. They're playful again too. One minute cute and silly (one song has the whole tune whistled, another's called "Surfing On A Rocket" though J.B. sings "Wocket" in his sweetest franglais- and it's lovely!) the next all baroque with electronic 'harpsichords' and churchbell pianos (" Mike Mills"). The proggy portent of "10,000 Hertz" has been reduced to backdrop status, whilst the songs take centre stage in all their melodic glory. There's so many subtle delights in the mix and they still have that naive fascination with making retro electronics sound futuristic. It's nostalgic for the 70s yet intent on building a dream world for us right now. Second cloud on the right. All aboard!

Califone - Heron King Blues
Thrill Jockey

"Heron King Blues" picks up where last years "Quicksand / Cradlesnakes" left off. For this recording the band set out to make a record like Captain Beafheart's "Mirror Man", entering the studio with a blank canvas and recording relatively quickly. Most songs were improvised or written immediately before recording, and before long a series of raw, live recordings had been completed. A beautifully lush and patient album.

Bobby Conn And The Glass Gypsies - The Homeland
Thrill Jockey

The first new material from Bobby Conn in over two years. Clad in glam attire and a with a more politicised outlook than before, Bobby pays homage to rock and roll's excesses with a sound somewhere between prog rock and Prince!

The Cure - Join The Dots
Fiction

A collection of B-sides and rarities from '1978-2001 - the Fiction Years'. 70 tracks across four CDs, digitally remastered and compiled by Robert Smith. 25 tracks on CD for the first time. Ten tracks previously unreleased. Also included, is a 76 page booklet featuring rare and previously unseen photographs, along with a complete Fiction discography.

The Experimental Pop Band - Tarmac & Flames
Cooking Vinyl

The fourth album from The Experimental Pop Band, their first at their new home of Cooking Vinyl. Finely crafted songs with Davey Woodhead's typically wry observations on growing up in Bristol and occasionally escaping it.

The Fall - Dragnet - Deluxe Edition
Castle

Expanded deluxe edition of this, the second studio album from The Fall. Includes eleven bonus tracks, including the singles "Fiery Jack" and "Rowche Rumble".

The Fall - Live At The Witch Trials - Deluxe Edition
Castle

The debut album from The Fall, remastered and expanded. This superb package now includes ten bonus tracks from their early years, along with a bonus disc featuring two BBC Radio sessions and a live recording from Liverpool in 1978.

Felt - Train Above The City
Cherry Red

"Train Above The City" was Felt's final album on Creation and reached the top 10 of the indie charts when it was released in 1988.

Lisa Gerrard & Patrick Cassidy - Immortal Memory
4AD

As a member of the seminal Dead Can Dance, Lisa Gerrard made nine strikingly original and influential albums over a ten year period. Lisa then released two acclaimed solo albums "The Mirror Pool" and "Duality". In recent years Lisa has become a much sought-after soundtrack composer. Scoring and contributing to scores for Gladiator, Heat, Whalerider, Ali, The Insider, Mission Impossible 2, Black Hawk Down and El Nino De La Luna, amongst many others. Patrick Cassidy is widely recognised as Ireland's most important classical composer. Patrick has released three highly-regarded albums: "Cruit", "The Children Of Lir" and "Deirdre Of The Sorrows", the latter two recorded with The London Symphony Orchestra. In "Immortal Memory", they have crafted a timeless album of transcendental beauty.

Hella - The Devil Isn't Red
5RC

Duo Hella, comprising of Zach Hill and Spencer Seim are a fearsome instrumental act that take searing metallic riffage, jazz infused free-ness, pummelling rhythms and jazzbo drumming, like the best bits of the Fucking Champs, Lightning Bolt, and John Mclaughlin all blended together to great success.

Mekons - Punk Rock
Quarterstick

When the Mekons decided to undertake a 25th anniversary tour in 2002, they went through their back catalogue to pick the best from their impressive, and somewhat eclectic past. When their late 70's songs were uncovered, they realized that these energetic punk rock anthems were more than a logical start to their career, but were quality songs that are still as relevant now as they were then. The reception to these songs was great, and since most were either out of print or poorly recorded, the Mekons went back to the studio to re-record. "Punk Rock" mixes these new re-recordings with live material (recorded during their anniversary tour), and the result is an album with the excitement of their live show interwoven with the high level of production for which the Mekons are known.

Modey Lemon - Predator EP
Mute

Modey Lemon are a three-man hurricane of sound and a genuine force to be reckoned with. Hailing from Pittsburgh and with guitar, drums and Moog synthesiser they filter through rock and punk from the last three decades to create their unique sound. "Predator" is packed full of rock nuggets with dirty boogie tempos, everything from The Cramps to Zeppelin to Beck goes into the blender, gets distilled and comes out one very lethal brew.

Oneida - Secret Wars
Rough Trade

First album release on Rough Trade for these mainstays of the New York underground scene. Psyche-tinged noise, that combines distorted electronics with a fluid, dynamic rhythm section. Comparisons include Faust, Pere Ubu, the Boredoms and Butthole Surfers.

Salvatore - Fresh
Rocket Racer

The instrumental groove specialists third album, this isn't far away from the sound of bands they have toured with like Mogwai, God Speed You Black Emperor! and To Rococo Rot. Salvatore's group of six plus musicians work collectively to tweak things out further, blending their love of the Can / Neu! Kraut groove and adding subtle electronics and ethnic instruments to the mix.

Spiritualized - The Complete Works Volume Two
Arista

A double CD containing singles and B-sides from the "Pure Phase" period right up to the 2001 album "Let It Come Down", a very handy collection featuring all the classics such as "Electricity", "Lay Back In The Sun" in the one place. Hey it saves you the hassle of getting all your singles out!!!

Various Artists / Back To Mine - Death In Vegas
DMC

The Death In Vegas duo deliver a wonderfully eclectic mix of tracks for this compilation, that have the real feel of an 'all back to' after hours session. Includes 80s electro-pop / new wave / punk-funk (Joy Division, Au Pairs, Fad Gadget), psyche / country (Gene Clark, Sam Gopal, Dillard & Clark, Nitty Gritty Dirtband), reggae / soul / funky stuff (The Upsetters, Nina Simone, Bo Diddly, Piero Piccioni) and more.

Mice Parade - Obrigado Saudade
Fat Cat

This is Mice Parade's most accessible and complete record to date, and their first with vocals. Mice Parade is an anagram of Adam Pierce, the multi-instrumentalist behind the music. Adam writes, plays, sings or directs everything; there are no samples. Obrigado Saudade melds song, melody and rhythmic exploration into a unique musical journey that shares a kinship with the folk-tinged electronica of M?m, Loveless-era My Bloody Valentine, and the esoteric cut-and-paste of Fourtet. The album features guest appearances from M?m's Kristin Valtysdottir and Him's Doug Scharin amongst others.

Fantomas - Delirium Cordia
Ipecac

Third release from Mike Patton's Fantomas, and this one showcases a quieter side of Fantomas. Possibly the soundtrack to a very dark fever induced nightmare, the momentary ambience is followed by chaos and confusion. Needless to say this won't be a daytime radio hit!!!

Savath & Savalas - Apropa't
Warp

Already an established producer, songwriter and live artist, Scott Herren (AKA Prefuse 73) continues to explore deeper, calmer territory with a new Savath & Savalas album. Featuring vocals by Eva Puyuelo Muns, accompanied by Scott, who also plays classical guitar, harmonium and concertina, these intensely beautiful songs are irresistible to anyone who appreciates 70s psychedelia, post-rock or downbeat. The album also includes many of avant-rock's most celebrated talents, including John McEntire and Johnny Herndon (both from Tortoise).

Uter - Tomorrow's Clowns
Oscarr / Tigersushi

The first fruit of the union between Glasgow's Optimo Singles Club and Paris' Tigersushi is this four tack EP of from Scotland's Uter. A mixture of electronics, avant rock and feedback, the EP features two original compositions and two (heavily disguised) covers, of Kraftwerk and the Jesus And Mary Chain.

Arthur Russell - The World Of Arthur Russell
Soul Jazz

A classically trained musician (who nearly joined Talking Heads), Russell was inspired by what he heard at The Loft and Paradise Garage in the mid to late 70s, and began creating some of the most experimental disco records around. As Dinosaur L and Loose Joints (with Steve D'Aquisto) he recorded (at Bob Blank's studio) and produced hundreds of TOTALLY improvised tracks, only a few of which have ever seen the light of day. Included in this ace Soul Jazz collection (compiled by Nuphonic's Dave Hill) are Larry Levan's rework of Loose Joints' "Is It All Over My Face", Dinosaur L's "Go Bang!" and "In The Cornbelt" (also a Levan Mix), his work with Blank's wife Lola on "Wax The Van", Walter Gibbons' mix of Indian Ocean's "Schoolbell / Treehouse" and some of his mellower non-disco solo work. Genius. Both LP and CD come with detailed and fascinating sleeve notes.

Various Artists / Another Fine Mess - Fila Brazillia
Auli / Whoa

Whoa Music bring us the second part in this set of prequel compilations to the "Another Late Night" series with this eclectic collection from Hull's Fila Brazilia duo. Includes 80s electro-pop and punk-funk (Yello, Killing Joke), funky breakers (Naab, Kings Of The Wild Frontier), electro-house (Goldfrapp), P-funking grooves (Bushy) and general oddball grooves (Mense Reents, Jolly Music, Grand Popo FC, Pepe Deluxe etc).

Various Artists / I Like It
Compost

Compost get four different artists - DJ Hell, Peter Kruder, Michael Reinboth and Theo Thonnessen - to each pick out four of their all-time favourite tracks! It's obviously an eclectic mix of tracks, taking in new wave, punk-funk, electro, proto-house, hip hop, soul, nu-jazz and ambient music from the likes of Silicon Soul, Television Personalities, The Pop Group, Max Berlin, Masta Ace, Graf Hadik, Brian Eno, David Sylvian & Ryuichi Sakamoto, COD, Mary Love-Comer, Arthur Russell, Alexander Hope, Nathan Davis, Egberto Gismonti etc.

Various Artists / Ivan Smagghe Presents Death Disco
Eskimo

Hot on the heels of the Glimmer Twins' highly acclaimed "Serie Noire 2" compilation, Eskimo bring us a sublime mix of electro goodness from French radio host selector and Blackstrobe member Ivan Smagghe. "Death Disco" contains a tasty selection of rare, obscure and classic electro-pop, acid house and electro-disco gems including Paul Rutherford's late 80s acid house excursion "Get Real", a Blackstrobe live edit of Sweet Exorcist's bleep anthem "Test Four", Tiga's re-edit of early 80s Philly electro-poppers Drinking Electricity, Crazy Italo-disco by Raymond Barry, ultra cool BWH "Stop" and more.

Ozric Tentacles - Curious Corn
Snapper

1997 studio classic from festival favourites the Ozric Tentacles.

Amp Fiddler - Waltz Of A Ghetto Fly
Genuine

Seemingly coming out of nowhere with the awesome "Basementality" EP in July 2002, we soon found out that the Detroit keyboard wizz had a long pedigree, having played with the likes of Kenny Dixon Jr (on the Amp Dog Knight twelve), Carl Craig, Lucy Pearl, George Clinton and Prince. With the release of the "Love And War" EP, his vocal contributions to Only Child's "Solitaire" LP and a few selective live dates in 2003 everyone was getting Amp Fiddler crazy! Finally, in 2004, his debut LP drops, and it's even better than you hoped it would be, mixing up deep soul, dirty P-style funk, and jazz-edged grooves, recorded with the help of J Dilla, Only Child, Raphael Saadiq, John Arnold, George Clinton, backing singers Anetria Wright and Kimberly Chatman and a host of related Fiddlers. Unbelievably brilliant!!

Various Artists / Good Times 1
React

Joey and Norman Jay bring their tried and tested (at the Notting Hill Carnival 'Good Times' soundsystem) formula of party time classics, favourites and a smattering of underground sounds to this 27 track double CD collection. Includes disco, funk, reggae, house, hip hop and soul by the likes of Chic, Archie Bell & the Drells, MFSB, John Holt, Public Enemy, KRS One, Marcia Griffiths, Eddie Russ, The Salsoul Orchestra, Kym Simms, Incognito, Loose Ends, Nu Colours, Sounds Of Blackness, Stevie Wonder, Marlena Shaw etc.

Various Artists / Good Times 2
Nuphonic

Second installment of tried and trusted party tunes from Joey and Norman Jay's carnival sound system. Like the last one, its an ace mix of hip hop, soul, disco, house, funk, reggae, 2 step, EVERYTHING that gets the people moving! Includes tracks by Gladys Knight & The Pips, The O'Jays, The Ethiopians, Young MC, Inner Life, Nu Yorican Soul, Young Disciples, Wookie, UMCs, Side Effect, Sylvester, Rose Royce etc.

Various Artists / Laidback
Europa
FC Kahuna

Compilation of break, beats and moods from across the spectrum, as deep house meets downbeat, breakbeat meets nu disco and balerica clashes with nu jazz. An esteemed tracklist includes tracks by the Soulsavers, Blue States, Leftfield, Deadly Avenger, FC Kahuna, Tiefschwarz and remixes by Ewan Pearson and Pepe Bradock. Despite the fluffy cover image, this is the antithesis of a contemporary chillout album.

DDamage - Radio Ape
Planet Mu

This is the third LP by Parisian duo dDamage, but their first for Planet Mu. It mixes up distorted voices, detuned analogue sounds, guitar samples and rough breaks.

Various Artists / Zen LP - A Retrospective
Ninja Tune

Ninja Tune pick out a whole load of tracks for this 'best of' style retrospective, from 12 years of their existance, covering off kilter breaks and beats, dark jazz, hip hop and general weirdness. Includes DJ Food, Coldcut, Mr scruff, DJ Vadim, Amon Tobin, Wagon Christ, Hexstatic, The Herbaliser, Luke Vibert, Kid Koala, Bonobo, The Cinematic Orchestra, Funki Porcini etc.

Various Artists / Zentertainment 2004 - Ninja Tune Sampler
Ninja Tune

Bargain price Ninja Tune sampler, released to coincide with the "Zen LP2" and "Zen RMX" collections. Includes tracks by Skalpel, Hexstatic, Diplo, Loka, Blockhead, Lotek HiFi, cLOUDDEAD, Jaga Jazzist, Wagon Christ etc.

Dani Siciliano - Likes...
K

Debut album from Siciliano, who's best known for her collaborations with Matthew Herbert, who co-produces some of the material here. Like Herbert, she's come up with a set of tracks that defy categorisation, mixing up quirky pop with oddball downbeat and glitchy, off kilter electronics. Includes the ace, fragile cover version of Nirvana's "Come as You Are". Ross Allen and Gilles Peterson are fans

Various Artists / Zen RMX - A Remix Retrospective
Ninja Tune

Released to coincide with the "Zen LP - A Retrospective" LP, Ninja Tune bring us their finest commissioned remixes from the past twelve years. Ninja faves like Coldcut, DJ Food, Bonobo, DJ Vadim, Mr Scruff, The Cinematic Orchestra etc are remixed by Domu, Irresistible Force, Luke Vibert, Four Tet, Wagon Christ, Manitoba, Squarepusher, Dr Rockit, Ashley Beedle, Cornelius and more.

Kinobe - Wide Open
Jive

Kinobe's third album is another fine mix of sublime sample built downbeat, dreamy post Boards electronica, cheeky breaks and beats and upbeat funky house. Vocal guests include Isobel Campbell (ex Belle & Sebastian), Tatania (Tutto Matto), Shinehead and Terry Callier.

Capoeira Twins - Reansville Heights
Hope

The Capoeira Twins approach to music making is disarmingly simple: They take elements of breakbeat, drum & bass, hip-hop and house and infuse them with their unique song based approach, creating tracks that work on both the dancefloor and the sofa. Twisted enough for the dirtiest clubs and catchy enough for radio play, this LP includes the singles "Flick The Switch" and "Four (4x3)".

Various Artists / Salsoul Presents - The Definitive 12" Masters Vol 1
Salsoul UK / Suss'd

18 track collection of Salsoul 12" disco classics. Includes The Salsoul Orchestra, Loleatta Holloway, Love Committee, First Choice, Carol Williams, Double Exposure, Logg, Candido, Instant Funk, Ripple etc - in fact one track each from the recently reissued 12"s.

Roy Ayers : Virgin Ubiquity - Unreleased Recordings 1976 - 1981
BBE / Rapster

It's a testament to the quality of Ayers' work in the late 70s / early 80s that these 13 jazz-funk / disco fusions and late night soul smoochers have only now seen the light of day. The standards he must have set himself at the time are unbelievable, as any one of these tracks could easily stand alone as a release for a single.

The Necks - Drive By
Rer

The Necks are an Australian jazz trio who have revolutionised the music by producing something which sounds more like ambient electronic dance music than conventional Jazz. It's hypnotic, sensuous, dream-like, enveloping, funky, seductive, subtle and credible. Their last two albums, "Hanging Gardens" and "Aether" made a huge impact, with the world's press singing their praises and audiences beginning to catch on. "Drive By" is another classic album in the same vein. The textures slowly transform as dream-like sound events come and go. As the beat goes on (and on) intermittent R&B piano chords saturate the texture, and a buzzing electric organ caresses its way through repeating subliminal blues riffs.

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New website for BANQUET RECORDS with a comprehensive range of new releases, that are profiled. Includes e-commerce ordering.

Banquet Records (formerly Beggars Banquet) is a small independent record shop based in Kingston, Surrey. We like to think we're one step ahead of the game, either by championing home-grown talent, or by getting in imports before others have picked up on new releases.

This works across the board, whether you're looking for the new Masters 12", the new Vagrant CD or the new Anticon record. The emphasis is on underground / new music and being at the cutting edge, but we're not too snobby to recognise quality music however main-stream and classic it may be. Shop Info

# posted by DJ Martian 6:49 PM

 

ejazznews interview Jazz-Rocker: Mike Stern

# posted by DJ Martian 3:29 PM

 

The latest releases are reviewed by NYC's Other Music: The Other Music Update dated: January 28, 2004.

# posted by DJ Martian 1:38 PM

 

Reminder, that this compilation is released next week [February 2nd]: full tracklisting info >>
Rough Trade Shops - Counter Culture 03

# posted by DJ Martian 1:11 PM

 

Pitchfork interview Frog Eyes

Pitchfork's Matt LeMay..
Of all the albums I heard in 2003, none grabbed me as immediately and forcefully as Frog Eyes' The Golden River. Combining the grandiosity of early Bowie with the vivid and wrenching imagery of Neutral Milk Hotel, The Golden River is an epic, melodic, and explosive album, every bit as compelling as it is unique

# posted by DJ Martian 12:49 PM

 

Delusions of Adequacy review Oneida - Secret Wars

# posted by DJ Martian 12:42 PM

 

This is going to be one of the most important rock albums of the year: Cokemachineglow review TV On the Radio - Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes

What makes this album almost unutterably brilliant is its steady progression from "The Wrong Way" through beautiful developments and variations, so that by the time we're hit with the later phenomenal standouts, it's become apparent that we're dealing with a fully formed beast. ..Cokemachineglow

Also featured album @ Magnet Magazine

Official website for TV on the Radio

# posted by DJ Martian 12:29 PM

 

Southern Records profile 90 Day Men - Panda Park

release dates:
>> (u.s.) 23 february 2004
>> (europe) 2 february 2004

# posted by DJ Martian 12:16 PM

 

So, the last issue of X-Ray magazine [run by Swinstead Publishing] hits the streets today - and the sing-a-long flavour of the month: Franz Ferdinand are on the front cover.

# posted by DJ Martian 11:31 AM

 

GREEN CARNATION plan to record a new album in 2004

On the official website for Green Carnation

is turning away from the plan of making a MCD, instead the band already started making pre-production demos of new songs for a coming new full length album which will be recorded from late August `04.

Norway's Green Carnation are one the finest contemporary European rock bands, their last album:

A Blessing in Disguise was released on June 16th 2003, and was awarded 6 times Album of the Month (Terrorizer, Metal Hammer, MetalWord, BraveWords & BloodyKnockles, etc).

[alerted via Metal Storm]

# posted by DJ Martian 12:31 AM

Tuesday, January 27, 2004

 

All Music Guide review Richard Pinhas - Tranzition

# posted by DJ Martian 11:06 PM

 

Has it come to this, 1988 Dance documentary coming up on Radio 2 in March and they are asking for personal experiences/ stories ! ... THE SECOND SUMMER OF LOVE

Be Part of a Radio 2 Documentary. We want your personal stories from the early days of dance music and the rave culture

In a two-part series we trace the origins of dance music and rave culture in this country and we want your personal stories!

Were you raving during this time?

Did you discover the music in Ibiza?

How did you find out where the party was on the M25?

What was it like?

Remember your favourite track from those days and why?

...just give them Simon Reynolds book Energy Flash. Is Radio 2 the right place for this documentary?

# posted by DJ Martian 10:10 PM

 

BBC Music review Paul Motian - Selected Recordings on ECM.

# posted by DJ Martian 8:50 PM

 

BW & BK report Guitar World Lists 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists some strange selections !

Guitar World has chosen the 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists of all time in their forthcoming March 2004 issue.

# posted by DJ Martian 5:30 PM

 

The latest Breezeblock tracklistings on Radio 1, includes a DJ Mix set from Air

# posted by DJ Martian 3:15 PM

 

The next Mixing It show on Radio 3 is a Belgian music special

30th January 2004
Robert Sandall and Mark Russell report from Belgium,
visiting the cities of Ghent, Antwerp and Brussels.
They talk to members of the group dEUS, electronica
artist Eavesdropper, chamber rock drummer Daniel
Denis, electro waste buskers Kapotski, singer-songwriter
An Pierle and robot maker, performance artist and
composer Godfried-Willem Raes.

# posted by DJ Martian 1:37 PM

 

Musique Machine interview Austrian dark metal band Summoning

# posted by DJ Martian 1:35 PM

 

A recent interview with Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree

# posted by DJ Martian 11:14 AM

 

The Brainwashed Brain - V07I03 - 01252004

This week's The Brainwashed Brain includes reviews of:

Philip Jeck - 7
Touch

Music A.M. - A Heart & Two Stars
Quatermass

Octavius - Audio Noir
Mush

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One Final Note review Chicago Underground Trio - Slon

# posted by DJ Martian 12:02 AM

Monday, January 26, 2004

 

Blabbermouth report a new Winds album: The Imaginary Direction of Time is expected late April.

WINDS, the Norwegian band featuring Carl August Tideman (ARCTURUS, TRITONUS), Jan Axel Blomberg (MAYHEM, ARCTURUS), Lars Eric Si and Andy Winter, have completed work on their new album, "The Imaginary Direction of Time", due in late April through The End Records.

# posted by DJ Martian 10:26 PM

 

A newly redesigned website at indieworkshop.com

# posted by DJ Martian 3:14 PM

 

Psychedelic rock band THE LEGENDARY PINK DOTS are recording a new studio album.

# posted by DJ Martian 3:07 PM

 

MusicOMH.com review Savath & Savalas - Apropa'T

# posted by DJ Martian 3:03 PM

 

shards, fragments and totems is back in blogging action.

# posted by DJ Martian 2:05 PM

 

Stylus review Telefon Tel Aviv - Map of What Is Effortless

This is STYLUSMAGAZINE.COM'S ALBUM OF THE WEEK JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1, 2004.

# posted by DJ Martian 1:47 PM

 

Pitchfork have news that Sonic Youth are planning a new album, plus 2xCD Goo Reissue, Two Video Retrospectives in 2004.

# posted by DJ Martian 1:29 PM

 

Pitchfork review Einst�rzende Neubauten - Perpetuum Mobile

# posted by DJ Martian 1:26 PM

 

DJ Mag: New Issue: Funk D'Void on front cover

The new issue of DJmag (no57/vol3) on sale, Friday (23 January) includes

Coverstar: Funk D'Void
We're in Barcelona to discuss his exciting new take on melodic techno: "I was feisty when I was in my 20s and I've definitely mellowed out. Maybe that's why my musical direction has changed."

Jason Sparks
The new hero of breakbeat releases his first LP: "I want to do more stuff using guitars. Dance music's wicked for bouncing up and down to, but standing in a club with four guitars blasting out is amazing as well."

Crosstown Rebels
Damian Lazarus unveils his latest exciting project: "I have the ability to bring about a new direction in cutting-edge dance music. But I've got to utilise the position I'm in rather than capitalise on it."

Syntax
The story of how it all came into being for these popular vocal progsters: "It suddenly went from us messing around in the studio to getting Radio 1 and Xfm play lists." (Jan)

Kinobe
On finding the inspiration for their new album by locking themselves away in an 18th century French summer house.

Plus: BK & Ed Real, Benni Benassi, Bishi, Infusion, Bill Makris, Filterheadz, MJ Cole, Turin Brakes, Mark Rae & more...

Source: e-mail Newsletter from DJ Mag

# posted by DJ Martian 1:19 PM

Sunday, January 25, 2004

 

Corker Conboy - Radiant Idiot

Another impressive track, played by Nick Luscombe on Xfm: from the forthcoming Corker Conboy album: Radiant Idiot [due March 8th] on Vertical Form.

A complex spiralling sound, incorporating live instruments and electronics, dazzling in addictive aural intoxication ala Murcof.

Blogger Tufluv is on the case:
London�s Vertical Form continue to build a quietly formidable roster straddling a hinterland between electronica, rock and hip-hop, with two of its crown jewels turning in sophomore offerings. Adrian Corker and Paul Conboy�s �Radiant Idiot� slides neatly into the apparent post-rock renaissance, sharing electronic music�s indifference to the lyric and revelling in the textural possibilities of wordless, guitar-led compositions. That might sound a touch �jaaazz�, but Corker Conboy do it brilliantly � for track titles alone they�re up there with Mogwai (�Doom Creeps With Clammy Hands�, �Revenge of the Phoney Youth�) � even if their classy, crepuscular moods affect more a sharp-suited, soul-mod aesthetic than a shaggy, shoe-gazers� glower.

>> Also press release info @ Sistercomfort

# posted by DJ Martian 11:44 PM

 

ANNA DOMINO

Re-Released on Februay 16th on LTM a self titled Anna Domino album, from 1986, plus + bonus tracks from singles.

Just heard a track from this album on xfm, reminded me of Virginia Astley and Julee Cruise.

After relocating from New York to Brussels in 1985, Anna Domino cut this magical album with the aid of two top flight producers, Alan Rankine (Associates) and Marc Moulin (Telex). The record proved a major independent success, thanks largely to Anna's confessional lyrics and reflective vocals, combined with sophisticated songs and sharp rhythmic styles. In particular check out Not Right Now, the crystalline, proto trip-hop of Caught and the near-hit singles Rhythm, Summer and Take That. The album also includes a smart cover of the Smokey Robinson/Miracles classic Hunter Gets Captured by the Game. Comparisons have ranged from Suzanne Vega to Julee Cruise. The five bonus cuts include all the non-album tracks from the 1984 ep 'Rhythm', plus the outstanding single remix of Summer by legendary New York producer Arthur Baker and also Zanna, a collaboration with onetime Revolting Cock Luc van Acker. The CD has been remastered from the original tapes, runs for 70 minutes, and retains the evocative sleeve painting by Benoit Hennebert. The booklet boasts detailed sleevenotes. Full tracklist: Rythm, Drunk, Koo Koo, My Man, Caught, Summer, The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game, Chosen Ones, Not Right Now, Take That, Sixteen Tons, Half of Myself, Target, Summer (Arthur Baker Remix), Zanna. AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2004.

Reviews: "A state of resigned half-awareness lifts these uncensored confessionals beyond the precipice. This is the sound of dusk, seasons, sublime elegance and supernatural light" (NME, 9/86)

# posted by DJ Martian 11:27 PM

 

Violet Indiana: new EP and Album in April

Also forthcoming on Bella Union the return of Robin Guthrie's Violet Indiana project, with an EP and Album coming in April.

Violet Indiana - Beyond The Furr (BELLACD67) April 5th 2004
A little foretaste of things to come, the first Violet Indiana release since the Special EP, Beyond the Furr, taken from the forthcoming Russian Doll includes two non- album tracks, Crystal Mountain and Perfect Day

Violet Indiana - Doll (BELLACD66) April 26th 2004
With this long awaited follow up to Roulette, Robin Guthrie and Siobhan de Mare return with this darkly beautiful collection of new songs. Me personally, I can't wait.

# posted by DJ Martian 11:14 PM

 

New US band on Bella Union: Bikini Atoll

Pinnacle provide info on Bikini Atoll

Bikini Atoll release an album: Moratoria on February 2nd on the esteemed Bella Union label

Bikini Atoll are named after the notorious island where the US government lovingly tested their nuclear bombs in the 50s, and it's from here that the tracks draw their themes of desolation and darkness and humanity. However Moratoria released by Bella Union on February 2nd is not an album completely steeped in doom and gloom; it's bigger and more romantic than that. Solid grooves and plenty of hooky guitar riffs are what makes Moratoria rock and the delicate and touching melodies ensure its beauty

Norman Records: mentions that their sound is Explosions In The Sky meets U2 [when they were good] so that's Unforgettable Fire era?

Supporting Texan post rock superstars Explosions In The Sky on their up coming slog around these isles are fellow Texans Bikini Atoll. We have a CDs in by them which I think is quite excellent in a EITS meets U2 (when they were good) way. Sort of stadium post rock then. 'Then Amplify' is well worth your time, if only as a taster for the forthcoming long playing CD on Bella Union who only seem to release music from Texas. Must be Simon Raymonde's obvious love of Butthole Surfers, duly noted in the works of his old band Cocteau Twins. A swirling, uplifting epic of a tune with vocals that don't 'alf remind me of Bongo from that aforementioned Irish outfit!
Source: Norman Records

# posted by DJ Martian 11:07 PM

 

Aquarius Records - New Arrivals #179

The latest Aquarius Records - New Arrivals newsletter list is always a highly recommended read.

# posted by DJ Martian 10:33 PM

 

According to Southern Record Distributors Vive la fete - Nuit Blanche - will now be released February 2nd, in the UK.

# posted by DJ Martian 9:52 PM

 

ECM records website profile Skyphone - Fabula

Debut album by Danish rock/electronica trio, whose artful blend of acoustic instruments, analog and digital electronics, samples and noise has prompted comparison with Rune labelmates Alog and Phonophani as well as with 'industrial' pop music pioneers Joy Division.

According to Amazon.co.uk - this is available Jan 26th.

# posted by DJ Martian 9:33 PM

 

Hipinion has the title and tracklistings of the forthcoming Tortoise album: It's All Around You - due in April.

Also refer to this Tortoise fan website.

# posted by DJ Martian 9:26 PM

 

Once again I highly recommend you to tune into Nick Luscombe's Flo-Motion show on Xfm each Sunday [UK/ GMT time 9pm - Midnight] - now broadcasting to the world via the web.

The past few weeks Luscombe has been on top form, playing a diverse range of electronic music - over 3 hours - mostly focusing on new and forthcoming releases.

# posted by DJ Martian 9:17 PM

 

Boomkat reviewed Luke Vibert's new album: Kerrier District - Kerrier District but it is vinyl only - released Jan 26th.

[Elsewhere on the web, I have found out that CD version of this album, will be released February 16th.]

# posted by DJ Martian 8:31 PM

 

All About Jazz review Dave Douglas - Strange Liberation that features Bill Frisell on guitar.

[This album will be released in the UK on February 9th on Bluebird/ RCA]

# posted by DJ Martian 8:11 PM

 

Currently listening to Pushing The Envelope - Music Decidedly Left of Center, weekly radio show: WHUS Radio - University of Connecticut. For the UK/ GMT time zone, show is between 7pm - 9pm.

University of Connecticut based radio station. Pushing The Envelope airs on Sunday afternoons from 2pm - 4pm (EST). "It continues its mission of presenting the best of avant-garde classical, rock, jazz, ambient, electronic, along with a healthy dollop of new and classic progressive rock (i.e., King Crimson, Boud Deun, Gentle Giant, etc.)." Streamed with Windows Media Player. Source: Progressive World

# posted by DJ Martian 7:32 PM

 

Good to see Cozen blogging again @ Affirmation's Affirmation

# posted by DJ Martian 7:22 PM

 

This week's Freak Zone on 6 Music presented by Paul Morley, includes a historical profile of Krautrockers Can

# posted by DJ Martian 6:38 PM

 

Music Blogs updated 24/7: blo.gs favorites for DJ Martian

I have added a significant number of music/ music related blogs to this recently, so there is always something new to read throughout the day - in the music blogosphere.

# posted by DJ Martian 6:28 PM

 

Music reviews webzine: Sudden Thoughts covering avant jazz and improv sounds.

# posted by DJ Martian 4:41 PM

 

This Week's New Releases @ Boomkat

This week's new releases @ Boomkat - A Pelicanneck Online Music Store include:

Air - Talkie Walkie
Source

Cheer up Air, and get a shave. We all loved your early 12"s, lovingly compiled on 'Premiers Symptomes' but after 'Moon Safari' you fell off our radar, even the 'Virgin Suicides' soundtrack didn't register and I understand you released another album before this new one. Never mind. This new album goes some way to bringing the true Air fans back. Of course sounding completely French, from the hushed vocals to the romantic eighties melodies. Two instrumentals pop up that almost take a step back to the glory days, but not quite. Thoroughly extravagant hokum.

Dani Siciliano - Likes...
K7

Released much sooner than we expected, this is the debut album of Matthew Herbert's better half, Dani Siciliano - the amazing vocalist so much a part of Herbert's sound especially on the 'Around The House' and 'Bodily Functions' albums. This very strong eleven track album features mostly Dani's solo work but with essential and subtle contributions from Matthew Herbert (in solo and big band guise), Mugison and the amazing arranger and musician Max de Wardner. To feel this album in one nine minute hit try 'Same', a percolating downtempo minimal house groove, with gorgeous key's, willowing vocal's, big band horn stabs and that magical Herbert touch. Both track's from the prior 12", 'Walk The Line' and the electric glitchjazz Nirvana cover 'Come As You Are' feature as does the vocal duet with Mugison called 'All Thee Above', sublime music. An album that is quietly intoxicating and one that grows in stature with repeated plays. A rare treat.

Ddamage - Radio Ape
Planet Mu

First release of the year for Planet Mu and the third album from Parisian duo dDamage. The sound twists distorted voices, detuned analogue sounds, guitar samples and tough breaks, all of which makes for a diverse ride through many generic influences. Think Ultramagnetic MC's, Mudhoney, Hijack, Sparklehorse, Prince and the Residents blended into one. They have already worked with French hip hop outfit TTC on their collaborative EP `Trop Signe' - check this out for some post hip hop, post-rock and post everything tackle.

Savath & Savalas - Apropa't
Warp

In early 2002 Guillermo Scott Heron (aka Prefuse 73, if you needed reminding) left his base in Atlanta and moved to Barcelona to explore and immerse himself in the culture and surrounding of his father's place of birth. His quest led him to meet Catalan singer/songwriter Eva Puyuelo Muns. Finding that they shared similar musical passions, namely Spanish folk music and the magical mid seventies MPB music of Brazil, they began collaborating on musical sketches that would at the end bring us this second Savath & Savalas album. It's fourteen tracks of beautiful music with full vocals from Scott and Eva in the Spanish/Catalan langauge (this is a songs album). Instrumentally and harmonically caught at the crossroads of traditional Catalan folk music, Club Da Esquina period Milton Nascimento and Lo Borges and the glorious harmonics of 70's country rock ala David Crosby et al. Recorded at Heron's home in Barcelona and mixed down at Soma, Chicago by John McEntire who also adds subtle additional instrumentation alongside John Herndon and Josh Abrams. The shadow of Prefuse 73's sound is nowhere to be seen, even the earlier S&S material is left alone - this is simply a personal, unassuming and heartfelt musical exploration into some of the most peaceful and rich music on this planet. Lovely.

Various / Ninja Tune - Zen : Remix Retrospective
Ninja Tune

As Fat and funky as the standard greatest hit's set is this 'best of the remixes' set the sure shot baby. Featuring pretty much every essential remix ever on Ninja Tune. Check the pedigree, Cornelius on Coldcut, Squarepusher on DJ Food and East Flatbush Project, Fourtet on Bonobo, Wagon Christ on 2 Player, Manitoba on Mr Scruff, Luke Vibert on DJ Food, Dr Rockitt on Cinematic Orchestra plus the classic Jamie Hodge remix on DJ Vadim's 'USSR Reconstruction'. One of the best ever Ninja comps. Twenty tracks deep. Ace.

Various / Ninja Tune - Zen : A Retrospective
Ninja Tune

Bring on Ninja!!! A serious party vibe going on here. Thirty two tracks from the first decade or so of the Ninja beat factory. Legendary tracks from Coldcut, DJ Food, Amon Tobin, Wagon Christ, Kid Koala, Cinematic Orchestra, Funki Porcini, DJ Vadim, Jaga Jazzist and a hell of a lot more. More hit's than you can shake two sticks at! Buy.

Various / Ninja Tune - Zentertainment 2004
Ninja Tune

Mega value budget sampler of fresh goodies from the Ninja Tune for 2004. All of the new school represent. Bring on the Polish jazz beat sample squad Skalpel, next Philly's ghetto hip hop sample kid Diplo, folkbeat trippers Loka, the return of cLOUDDEAD, Wagon Christ, Infinite Livez, Lotek Hi-Fi with the mighty 'Ram Dancehall' and finally the double decker treat of Blockhead's 'Insomniac Olympics' and a sample of the first 12" on Ninja Tune from Sixtoo. 'Boxcutter Emporium' drop's on 12" in March, the album 'Chewing On Glass & Other Miracle Cures' drops in the summer time. This ten minute plus epic suite reports to feature Damo Suzuki, sampled fat drums, P-Love on the cut (maybe), rasping synth's - purest Sixtoo genius. The album will be tha bomb'. First check this, then dream of getting your hands on the album. Absolute bargain.

Fantomas - Delirium Cordia
Ipecac

Fantomas features Mike Patton on Vocals (Tomahawk, Faith No More), Buzz on guitar (Melvins), Dave Lombardo on percussion (Slayer), and Trevor Dunn on bass (Mr. Bungle). Delirium Cordia is the third full length release from Fantomas. Their 1999 self titled debut was the first release on the now infamous Ipecac Recordings label, followed that up with the haunting Director's Cut in 2001 - a collection of cover versions of motion picture soundtrack music. In the spring of 2003 the fellows reconvened in Los Angeles with Grammy winning producer/engineer (Norah Jones) Husky Hoskulds, to record the better part of two new records with distinctly different moods. Delirium Cordia is the first of these two new recordings (The next will come out shortly.) and is one long track showcasing the quiet side of the band. The Ritalin seems to be working! Possibly the soundtrack to a very dark, fever induced nightmare - where ambience is followed by chaos and confusion.

Taylor Dupree & Christopher Willits - Invisible Architecture
Audiosphere

This music grew out of a late november 2002 performance and studio improvisation in nyc. Deupree's `stil.' and Willits' `folding, and the tea' had just been released on 12k, and a release party was held at tonic in nyc. The show was recorded, then the pair set up a processing system in Dupree's brooklyn studio. It consisted of Willits' guitar, folding through his own software system, and then resynthesized through Deupree's Kyma processing. Jamming late into the night turned into hours of raw material. they edited the recordings into 10 track foundations, and finalized the tracks individually, 3000 miles apart. The final cd contains excerpts from the live recordings at Tonic in NYC, and their favorite finished pieces from the original studio collaboration. The result is a hybrid of Deupree's keen timing and sensitivity to the microprocessing of sounds, and Willits' folded guitar playing and flowing harmonic sensibilities. The cd drifts into new sonic territory for both artists, and establishes a foundation for Willits' new melodic arrangements and deupree's growing interest in live instrumentation.

Amp Fiddler - Waltz Of A Ghetto Fly
Genuine

The likes of Gilles Peterson, Jazzanova, London's Co-Op collective and Kruder & Dorfmeister championed him from the start, as Amp Fiddler began causing waves of excitement in house & techno circles with his collaborations with both Moodyman and Only Child . Meanwhile, all the `in the know' soul heads were stunned by the `Basementality' and `Love and War' EPs. Amp Fiddler is clearly destined for great things. A Detroit native, his style reminds of a rare musical lineage that began with Sly Stone and then more recently Prince, while still wearing strong contemporary Soul, Jazz and Hip Hop influences. Collaborators on `Waltz Of A Ghetto Fly' include George Clinton, producer J Dilla (A Tribe Called Quest, Slum Village, Busta Rhymes), Raphael Saadiq, Moodyman, and Amp's son Dorian and brother (and long time muse) Bubz.

Arthur Russell - The World Of Arthur Russell
Soul Jazz

Arthur has occupied a rare, enigmatic position within the deep groove community. Acknowledged as an influence by many: founder of the classic eighties label Sleeping Bag, home to Mantronix, T La Rock, Joyce Sims amongst many others: - vocalist and cellist, buddhist - almost joined Talking Heads, instead making two of the biggest Paradise / Loft tunes of all: Loose Joints' "Is It All Over My Face" and Dinosaur L's "Go Bang", as well as a wealth of experimental but still uncannily accessible music. Arthur heard disco as one of the most potent musics, ripe for experimentation and proceeded to do exactly that. Enlisting mixers from the a-list - Walter Gibbons, Larry Levan, Francois Kevorkian - Arthur's tunes have passed into musical foklore - with all 13 minutes of the awesome "In The Light Of The Miracle" present here, there's really no further need for discussion...involve yourself immediately with this wonderful music.

Lisa Gerrard & Patrick Cassidy - Immortal Memory
4AD

In `Immortal Memory', Lisa Gerrard & Patrick Kennedy have crafted a timeless album of transcendental beauty. As a member of the seminal Dead Can Dance, Lisa Gerrard made nine strikingly original and influential albums over a ten year period. Lisa then released two acclaimed solo albums `The Mirror Pool' and `Duality' . In recent years Lisa has become a much sought-after soundtrack composer. She won a Golden Globe award and was nominated for an Academy Award for the epic Gladiator score. Patrick Cassidy is widely recognised as Ireland's most important classical composer. Patrick has released three highly-regarded albums: Cruit, The Children Of Lir and Deirdre Of The Sorrows, the latter two recorded with The London Symphony Orchestra.

Mice Parade - Obrigado Saudade
Fat Cat

Third solo album on Fat Cat from The Dylan Group's Adam Pierce. This album has a gentler, more relaxed approach to that displayed before. Most notably on the lead off track 'Two, Three, Fall' featuring Krist?n Anna Valtsd?ttir from M?m who also appears on the folkish acoustic guitar piece 'Spain'. Equally part vocal and instrumental tracks feature guests such as Aki Tsuyuko, Dylan Cristy and Doug Scharin. This CD is partly on a japanese tip ala Nobukazu Takemura's live work and the wonderfully simplistic Maher Shalal Hash Baz. Each time a new Mice Parade album drop's it reminds you of the simple pleasures in life - this new album does just that. Fresh and uplifting music.

Dj Koze - All People Is My Friends
Kompakt

Excellent new mix from Kompakt's new bwoy wonder, commencing with Wechsel Garland and the Langley Schools Music project's interpretation of the Long And Winding Road, a genuine journey of a set unfolds, spanning jan Jelinek, Jackmate, Mr Oizo, Isolee, Fabrice Lig, Thomas Brinkmann, Ricardo Villalobos, the mighty Smith 'n' Hack, Mathew Jonson's anthem 'Typerope' and more besides. Sounds even better than it reads and with Kompakt riding high this is exactly what you need to warm the cockles and set yourself up nicely for spring. Ace.

Roy Ayers - Virgin Ubiquity : Unreleased Recordings 1976-81
Rapster

Straight off the floor of a dusty studio in the late seventies comes this fresh as a daisy collection of previously unheard material from the legendary vibe's man Roy Ayers. Featuring an epic list of musician's such as Harry Whittaker, Steve Cobb, Justo Almario and Bernard Purdie. This is prime disco funk with a classy jazz kick and even better considering it's been kept under wrap's for the last 25 years. Thirteen tracks, 70 mins.

# posted by DJ Martian 2:53 PM

 

The Brainwashed Brain V07I02 - 01182004

The latest The Brainwashed Brain includes reviews of:

Nightfist - The Epic
Temporary Residence

Shalabi Effect - Pink Abyss
Alien 8

Laibach - Wat
Mute

Pop Ambient 2004
Kompakt

Sunroof! - Cloudz
Vhf

LFO - Sheath
Warp

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Saturday, January 24, 2004

 

Another music blog to check: favorite things

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Music blog to check: Pounding System

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Cuneiform Records have confirmed the next 6 albums to be released in May:

HENRY KAISER AND WADADA LEO SMITH: YO MILES! - SKY GARDEN
PIP PYLE'S BASH - BELLE ILLUSION
SOFT MACHINE - LIVE IN PARIS
UNIVERS ZERO - IMPLOSION
UNIVERSITY OF ERRORS - JET PROPELLED PHOTOGRAPHS
GARY WINDO - ANGLO AMERICAN

[Also found via Avant Music News]

# posted by DJ Martian 5:22 PM

 

San Francisco Chronicle: have an article on ambient music: The sky's the limit with ambient music [Alerted via Avant Music News]

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Music blog to check: Bunnywelt

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Friday, January 23, 2004

 

ILM contributors improvise to list: Top 100 Ambient Albums

# posted by DJ Martian 11:31 PM

 

Gnosis website has had a significant re-design. Improved search engine features, new content, including A Quick Guide to Gnosis, staff profiles and an archive of selective reviews.

You have reached Gnosis, an evolving music website covering the exploratory, creative and original music of the past, present and future.

>> What does Gnosis cover?

It's still eccentric and unique music resource though - and the information is dynamic database driven, so there are no direct HTML links by year for example.

e.g For 2003 there are 933 albums in the database.

Also of interest: A Guide to the Progressive Rock Genres maps out the music terrain.

A shared resource of The Gibraltar Encyclopedia of Progressive Rock and Gnosis web sites by Mike McLatchey

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
ORGANIZATION
ROCK
Symphonic Rock/Progressive Rock/"Prog"
Forms Tangential and Peripheral to Symphonic Rock/Progressive Rock
Avant Progressive/Avant Rock
On the Way to Jazz ...
JAZZ / JAZZ ROCK / FUSION
Jazz Pioneers
Fusion
Kozmigroov
Funk
Experimental, Free and Avant-Jazz
Indo-Fusion
On the Way to Folk ...
FOLK / FOLK ROCK
Styles of Folk and Folk Rock
The Influence of Traditional and Ethnic Music
On the Way to Electronic and Beyond ...
ELECTRONIC
Pioneers
Schools of Electronic Music
UNCLASSIFIED
APPENDIX (Heavy Metal)
CREDITS

# posted by DJ Martian 11:10 PM

 

Jazz on 3 - Radio 3

Jazz on 3 is BBC Radio 3's contemporary jazz show. Jez Nelson presents the pick of today's jazz recorded live in concert, talks to the leading players, reviews new CDs, and revisits the tradition through in-depth features. You'll be able to hear free jazz to fusion, post-bop to electronica � we don't really care how it's labelled as long as it's good. Above all, Jazz on 3 celebrates the music as a living and developing art form.

This week's Jazz on 3 show on Radio 3 includes tracks off these new albums.

It's our first chance of the year to lay a bunch of great new jazz on CD on you - and as all the record company execs get back to work after their 4 week winter breaks there's been stacks of stuff coming in to the Jazz On 3 office.

Tom Arthurs - Pollock
This is the debut CD from Fire Collective member trumpet player Tom Arthurs and his band Centripede. It's a cracking album of highly original music that highlights Tom's wide range of musical loves - from Aphex Twin to Kenny Wheeler and Steve Coleman.

Chicago Underground Trio - Protest
And now, strong echoes of 60s Art Ensemble Of Chicago from a new generation from that same city - The Chicago Underground trio - cornet player Rob Mazurek, drummer Chad Taylor and bassist Noel Kupersmith. The CD is named Slon (which is Slovenian for 'elephant')

Satoko Fujii - Clear Sky
A new CD entitled Zephyros from pianist Satoko Fujii - her third in a quartet featuring the drummer Tatsuya Yoshida - who hails from a rather frightening sounding Japanese rock group called Ruins. Add in trumpeter Natsuki Tamura and bassist Takeharu hayakawa and you get a very tight, explosive quartet.

Hunter/Previte - All Hell
It's multi- tasking off kilter drummer Bobby Previte in the studio with Hip Hop loving 8 stringed guitarist Charlie Hunter - with a bunch of tape and a sense of humour. The result half fails, half works; but sounds like fun. The CD's called Come In Red Dog on Ropeadope Records.

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Mixing It - Radio 3

>> Mixing It Fridays at 10:15pm, also don't forget that the show can be listened to anytime for up to 7 days after broadcast.

Mixing It has long been celebrated as a bastion of experimental music radio. It covers a wide range of styles, including left-field areas of modern classical, dance, rock and world music. Hosted by Robert Sandall and Mark Russell

Tracklistings for this week's Mixing It show on Radio 3

includes some great tracks from these artists:

Blockhead [tipped as the new DJ Shadow]

Kyle Bruckmann Kyle Bruckmann is a Chicago-based oboe player with a classical background who is now bringing this influence to his exploration of jazz and improvisation.
[This album was reviewed at Dusted earlier this week: Kyle Bruckmann - Wrack]

Einst�rzende Neubauten: Perpetuum Mobile - 14 minute long title track from new album

The Necks: Drive By [title track from the new album]

Greg Davis: Red Barn Road; Air [two short tracks from Curling Pond Woods]

# posted by DJ Martian 8:51 PM

 

BBC Music review Madrid - Warm Waters

The duo of Duncan Christie and Adam Perry have come up with a truly unique collection of tracks that bring to mind everything from Brian Eno's "Deep Blue Day" to the early works of Orbital, all while retaining a linear song structure. Warm Waters breathes and sighs with a laid back warmth and demeanour all its own, often letting the individual decays and resonances of each layer carry the song forward.

band have somehow tapped into that blurry divider between rock and electronic music, and effortlessly travel back and forth without going too far in one direction.

Official website for Madrid

Also Aporia - Records have info on Madrid

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BBC News: Gabriel to launch musicians' union

Rock legends Peter Gabriel and Brian Eno plan to launch on Monday a musicians' union to help artists stand their ground in the digital age.

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Xpander report that Detroit Techno legend Kenny Larkin has an album: 'The Narcissist', due for release in early March on Peacefrog

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Lexiconmagazine report on the return of the legendary 80s art-rock band Tuxedomoon

NEW ALBUM FROM TUXEDOMOON OUT IN SPRING

One of the most emblematic bands from the '80s Tuxedomoon, has just reformed after fifteen years. The original line-up of Peter Principle, Blaine Reininger and Steven Brown is joined by Luc van Lieshout (who played with the band from 1984 on) and visual artist Bruce Geduldig. They're currently recording what promises to be their most beautiful album since the recently-reissued Desire. Their unique and eclectic blend of rock, classical, jazz & electronic elements has never been as relevant as it is today.

# posted by DJ Martian 5:06 PM

 

Playlouder highly endorse Vive La Fete - Nuit Blanche

Moreover, at their very best - the Festive Fifty-busting (not the compliment it once was, we know, but this track shone regardless) 'Noir Desir' - the pair expand butterflyishly into a screaming, unorthodoxly beautiful entity unlike virtually any other doing the rounds these days. Excellent! Vive la Vive La Fete...

Stop press: The album "Nuit Blanche" is scheduled for release in the UK on February 16.

>> Vive la Fete

For my US readers: Groove distribution stock it.

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The latest Morr Records news e-mail reminded me that Lali Puna - Faking The Books, will be released in April.

(morr music 044, lp/cd) 19.04.2004

>> Lali Puna

Xtra info from Dense Promotion: [via e-mail]


Artist: LALI PUNA
Title: Faking The Books
Cat.no.: morr music 044-2p/cd
Format: LP/CD
Release Date: 19.04.2004
Distribution in France: La Baleine

tracklisting
1. faking the books
2. Call 1-800-fear
3. micronomic
4. b-movie
5. grin and bear
6. geography-5
7. left handed
8. alienation
9. Crawling by numbers

?Faking The Books?, Lali Puna?s third album, is a maverick display of pop sensibilities applied to a world gone wrong. All the ingredients are there: The killer hooks, the subliminal fusion of generic undertones, Valerie Trebeljahr?s alluring vocal delivery that at first soothes the senses and at second glance portrays the system in all its celluloid, deceptive glory.

The band have already provoked glowing responses from the highest-profile listeners - adored by Radiohead, championed by Andrew Weatherhall, re-arranged by Bomb The Bass, backed by Radioactive Man, remixed by Two Lone Swordsmen and closely followed by an ever-expanding ripple of admiration from a now substantial body of fans. A band made up of members from projects as central to the guitar-pop scene as The Notwist, Tied and Tickled Trio, Console and more. And when you receive support at that level (reaching a peak with the release of their last album ?Scary World Theory?) - where do you go?

For Lali the progression came with confidence : the amplifiers turned up, the instruments plugged in, the voice placed higher up in the mix and the storytelling edged closer to our confused, lawless, modern version of the world. ?Faking The Books? is all about the signs of our times, inverting the Zeitgeist into something that not only explores the musical fusion of raucous instrumentation and layered, soothing production, but that also tells its story with a multi-coloured grip on our peculiar reality. The songs direct themselves with a pop conviction that isn?t afraid to mix vintage synths, vocal effects, garage drum workouts, detroit strums, carefully arranged strings, electronic bass drums and a homage to all the bands that have paved the way for such diversity - you know, the one?s that have made the current crop of guitar-pop heroes role-models for a new generation.

Deceived by the system, the vapours of uncertainty hang over ?Faking The Books?. A world where nothing is quite as it seems, a world where no one can be trusted. The only certainty comes with connection, a connection to a band forging through stereotypes and inviting you to immerse yourself in songs that, once exposed to, will refuse to let go

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BBC Collective review Savath & Savalas - Apropa�t

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BBC Collective interview Clouddead

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Next week's releases are reviewed @ Norman Records

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Loose Lips Sink Ships

New music magazine to launch in February: Loose Lips Sink Ships

which publishes on February 14th. It also features writing from Neil Kulkarni, The Lex, Sophie Harris, Everett True, Mary Lockett, David McNamee, Gracelette, Nendie Pinto-Duchinsky, Ben Myers, John Robb, Preston W Long, myself and, of course, Ned Raggett, on subjects as diverse as Mark Lanegan, Liars, Erykah Badu, My Morning Jacket, Madlib, Immortal Lee County Killers, Sebadoh, Cass McCombs, Bardo Pond, The Mars Volta, Morrisseyland, Shit & Shine, The Armed, Fake Ideal, Kill Kenada, Devics and The Icarus Line, along with artistic contributions from Kurt Wagner and Scout Niblet, and photography from Steve Gullick and others and illustrations from Andrew Clare, Tom E Genower and others.

Source: ILM

Website coming soon: Loose Lips Sink Ships

# posted by DJ Martian 1:25 PM

 

Alerted via Avant Music News info on the forthcoming album from Craig Taborn - Junk Magic on Thirsty Ear

Drawing on his experience recording with such artists as Detroit techno originator Carl Craig and avant-garde jazz composer Tim Berne, Taborn manages to combine the elements of techno, abstract laptop electronica, breakbeat-influenced cut-up drum programming, mysterious ambience and of course masterful free jazz into a whole that is astonishingly cohesive and refreshingly concise. The result is possibly the most fully-realized union of jazz and electronics to date- its impact will be felt, and it certainly should not be missed.

...the rise of jazztronica music continues !

# posted by DJ Martian 11:55 AM

 

New issue of The Wire is now on sale in the UK, Einst�rzende Neubauten are on the front cover.

More details of the current issue

# posted by DJ Martian 10:34 AM

 

Issue 14 of earplug

JANUARY 22 - FEBRUARY 4

Earplug is a biweekly email magazine, delivering a handpicked selection of news, sounds, videos, and original features for the international electronic music community.

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Thursday, January 22, 2004

 

This week's One World show on Radio 1 features: Output Recordings, Scissor Sisters and National Forest

>> One World

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The latest new releases are reviewed @ Other Music - Update

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Marcello is back @ The Naked Maja with a massive analysis of music in 1985 !

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New York London Paris Munich has moved to a new web location.

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Dusted review The Necks - Drive By

An interesting addition to Drive By is the use of field recordings � crickets chirping, the drone from helicopters and the din of children playing � interspersed throughout the recording. These layered sounds afford the Necks a new found density. Call it what you will � fractal music, instrumental techno, Reichian jazz? � all of it and none of it are apt description; the Necks operate in their own league.

# posted by DJ Martian 11:10 AM

 

Pitchfork have info on the new album from Greg Davis

But with the release of Curling Pond Woods set for February 10th, Carpark Records reports that this time around, Davis is tweaking the formula and employing a much "larger array of instruments, richer arrangements, song structures, and vocals." And Carpark ain't kiddin', ya'll.

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Wednesday, January 21, 2004

 

If I were an editor of a weekly music magazine this week's front cover would feature: The Necks

This week's front cover choice features The Necks, their latest album Drive By - gets a UK release on January 26th on ReR.

New studio recording by the great rhythm minimalists. Somewhere between Hanging Gardens and Aether, this is a steady moderate tempo piece with some beautiful floating chords and inspired drum passages. The usual masterful playing and restraint; forward movement and stasis. A classic band.
>> ReR


Forced Exposure info:

Hypnotic, sensuous, dream-like, enveloping, funky, seductive, subtle, credible -- Australian jazz trio The Necks have re-written all the rules. They are a (mostly) acoustic piano trio whose music sounds as much like ambient electronic dance music as it does like conventional jazz. But healthy doses of influence from R&B, Kraut Rock, The Doors, ethnic musics, Miles Davis and John Coltrane also abound. The Necks are drummer Tony Buck, double bassist Lloyd Swanton and pianist Chris Abrahams. Their records and live concerts are all made using the same process; they start with an improvising idea, and then transform the material ever so slowly. It's a devastatingly simple but original approach, which calls for extreme concentration from the players, but for the listener the experience is as fluid and profound and as meditating on a sunset or watching the ebb and flow of the ocean. Somehow with a seemingly effortless cool they charm the sounds out of their instruments."

# posted by DJ Martian 11:44 PM

 

Tiny Mix Tapes review Oneida - Secret Wars

Listened to track: Changes in the City - from this album on Xfm this week - utterly astonishing spiralling psychedelic drone rock - very hypnotic.

This album will do well very well for Oneida, particularly in the UK as Rough Trade are dealing with the marketing.

Secret Wars, is already picking up rave reviews in the press, Stevie Chick rated it 5K in Kerrang.

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dense promotion have profiles on all these forthcoming albums. [I expect most of these will be released February/ March/ April]

OOIOO - Kila Kila Kila [CD Thrill Jockey]
AGENTS XI - Le Monstre Jaune [CD G�nie ou Rien]
BOOKS ON TAPE - Sings the Blues [CD No Type]
BRANDLMAYR/DAFELDECKER/NEMETH/SIEWERT - Die Instabilit�t der Symmetrie [CD Grob/dOc]
DATACH'I - Mmale & Ffemale [CD Planet Mu]
DJ SPOOKY THAT SUBLIMINAL KID - Rhythm Science [CD Sub Rosa]
EHLERS / SUCHY / HAUTZINGER - Soundchambers [CD/LP Staubgold]
GILLES GOBEIL, RENE LUSSIER - Le contrat [CD empreintes DIGITALes]
MAX HAIVEN, JON VAUGHN - Front [CD No Type]
MAX RICHTER - The Blue Notebooks [CD 130701 Records]
METAXU - Rumors of... War [CD No Type]
NITRADA - We Don't Know Why But We Do It [CD/LP 2.nd rec]
PAUL WIRKUS -Inteletto d'Amore [CD Quecksilber]
STEPHANE ROY - Migrations [CD empreintes DIGITALes]
THE BSC - Good [CD Grob]
TOMAS JIRKU - Bleak 1999 [CD No Type]
TRAPIST - Ballroom [CD Thrill Jockey]
UN CADDIE RENVERSE DANS L'HERBE - Like a packed cupboard but quite... [LP/CD Dekorder]
V.A. - FATCAT RECORDS COMPILATION Split Series 9-16 [CD FatCat]
VICNET - VIC LP [EP Deco]
WEASEL WALTER/KEVIN DRUMM/FRED LONBERG-HOLM - Eruption [CD Grob]
ZEEBEE - Chemistry [CD Angelika Kohlermann]

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BBC Music give a very glowing review of Trapist- Ballroom that is due for release February 17th on Thrill Jockey.

More expansive than their first, Trapist's second album is augmented with lashings of plaintive analogue synths, gobs of dirty digital distortions and unobtrusive studio trickery. Poignant, confrontational and blissful.

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The wait goes on: the Terrorizer magazine Best albums of 2003, will appear in the March issue of Terrorizer, on sale in mid February - I bet we will have to wait longer than that.

Last year Terrorizer, had new owners Dark Arts ltd - and their publishing cycle - seems to be over 2 and half weeks behind schedule. The double January/ February issue is on sale now with Grohl and Lemmy on the front cover.

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Pitchfork review Guapo - Five Suns

Sludgy British prog-rockers draw heavy influence from France's notorious Magma on their latest Cuneiform-released LP

# posted by DJ Martian 1:58 PM

 

A stack of new reviews @ Absorb [many that are 2003 releases] and some from 2004, including:

hella - the devil isn't red (5rc)

music a.m. - a heart & two stars (quatermass)

paal nilssen-love and hakon kornstad - schlinger (smalltown supersound)

# posted by DJ Martian 1:51 PM

 

Pinnacle provide info on Jeff Mills - Exhibitionist a mix CD that is released on February 2nd.

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Dusted review the new album from Finland's premier psychedelic drone rock band, Circle: Circle - Guillotine

# posted by DJ Martian 1:15 PM

 

new music blog to check: paper bags on microphones

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Tuesday, January 20, 2004

 

indieworkshop.com report Blonde Redhead signs to 4AD

An album: Misery is a Butterfly, will be released March 9th.

# posted by DJ Martian 11:20 PM

 

it's a trap report Deathprod is mixing a project that involves Sylvain Chauveau

Deathprod aka Helge Sten (Supersilent, ex-Motorpsycho) recently finished mixing the new project "On", a collaboration between Chicago-based percussionist Steve Hess and French artist Sylvain Chauveau. The music is described as "calm improv" and it should be out sometime this fall. Look for the duo to tour the US this spring, too.

# posted by DJ Martian 11:03 PM

 

indieworkshop.com review Hella - The Devil Isn't Red

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Air - Talkie Walkie is Album of the Week @ BBC Music

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The latest tracklistings from the Breezeblock show on Radio 1, includes a DJ mix from Luke Slater

Listen to the latest Breezeblock

# posted by DJ Martian 11:23 AM

 

New Releases @ Piccadilly Records

Some new releases listed in the weekly guide [via e-mail] from Manchester's music emporium: Piccadilly Records

Steven - Future Home Of Brubank Elks
Kitty Yo

Loveliness alert! This sounds like Lee out of Alfie, backed by Air's baby brothers. There's a slight wonkiness to the pulsing, tender funk, and an endearingly lo-fi feel to their starrey-eyed electronics. Steven Nero is the Steven in question, and like our Lee there's a folky, slightly trippy ring to his lulling vocals. He also scratches, samples and plays guitar. It's toe-tapping, head-nodding, homemade music, but you would'nt get the Beastie Boys' Money Mark on board if this was just an idle curio. No, there's some sweet as anything moments on here, and some warm, downtempo synthpop. In an electrofolkydellic stylee. Oh, ok: it's the indie Air!

Bevel - Down The Puppet String, Marionettes
Jagjaguwar

Bevel makes pastoral folk music in the same vein as Vashti Bunyan, Nick Drake and Maher Shalal Hash Baz. Bevel is the project of Via Nuon (lead guitarist of Manishevitz and now defunct Drunk). "Down The Puppet String, Marionettes" began in the early parts of 1998, is now being introduced for the first time since its original conception 6 years ago. Comprised of old and new songs diligently re-worked and re-recorded between 2001 and 2002, it also includes a chilling rendition of a civil war-era traditional and a suitably deconstructed version of Donovan's "Teas". Melodious and interwoven throughout this mini-album are the lull-like tones of Deanna Varagona's baritone sax exhalations. Sometimes an undulating piano line can be heard punctuating against the textural rhythms tapped out by Gerald Dowd.

Dub Narcotic - Degenerate Introduction
K

"Degenerate Introduction" is the first and much anticipated full-length album from Dub Narcotic Sound System since their 1998 release "Out Of Your Mind". An insane mix of radioactive rock sound set to detonate in your ears, and dance beats that will blow your mind. This is a 3-piece you just won't want to miss featuring old school rock, hip hop styling, electronic beats and instrumental reggae influences, all with the Dub Narcotic Sound System stripped down style. Calvin (vocals, guitar, melodica, percussion), co-founder of the fiercely influential punk band Beat Happening, continues to make new and exciting music with Chris Sutton (bass, drums, guitar, percussion, organ), and Heather Dunn (vocal, bass, sax, drums.

Gang Of Four - Brief History Of The 20th Century - The Best Of
EMI

Great 'Best Of' compilation from one of the most influential bands of the 80s. This 20 track compilation kicks off with tracks from their stunning debut album "Entertainment", and covering the best bits of their entire EMI recordings.

Jason Molina - Pyramid Electric Co.
Secretly Canadian

Most of this album it's just Molina in a chair with a guitar, except on one tune he's at the piano; he is Nina Simone and he is singing his guts out. Although the Songs:Ohia front-man is all alone on this album (the first under his birth name), this is not a sparse recording. He is surrounded on all sides by ghosts and an otherworldly sonic ambience. Molina's low-pitched vocals resemble those of West African singer Ali Farka Toure. This whole record, in fact, seems to borrow quite a bit from African musical tradition. The guitar shuffles back and forth like a pulse. And this heart has melody as its guide. Although this is a vinyl only release, for the turntable shy amongst you, the vinyl contains a free CD of the album.

Silver Ray - New Love
Broken Horse

"New Love" is the 2nd album by Melbourne all-instrumental trio Silver Ray. In the tradition of fellow Australians The Dirty Three and Hungry Ghosts, Silver Ray have since the late 90's cut their teeth in Melbourne's notoriously healthy yet unforgiving live scene. No mean feat when armed with just piano, guitar and drums. Under the direction of chief Cam Butler, the band with new love have progressed enormously from 2001's debut "This Is Silver Ray". Recorded live in the studio with outside embellishments used sparingly, new love is at times epic, bare, melodic and just plain beautiful. There's just four tracks to be found here (from seven to seventeen minutes in length) but immerse yourself in it and after a while you'll find that, for Silver Ray every note counts. Whilst comparisons to fellow instrumental passengers Mogwai, Godspeed You Black Emperor and Explosions In The Sky seem inevitable you may wish to add to that list (early) Felt, The Durutti Column, The Bad Seeds and even Interpol.

Soiled Doves - Soiled Life
Gold Satandard Laboratories

Seattle's Soiled Doves are history - although the group's brief existence in no way reflects its significance in the scheme of things... The band emerged in the late 1990's as new-wave upstarts The Vogue, and by 2001 had mutated (or, rather, condensed) into the 4-piece Soiled Doves. Three of the Four Doves were soon to be members of the critically-acclaimed Chromatics, while vocalist Johnny was on loan from local heroes the Blood Brothers. Soiled Doves released a single on Arizona's collectable King Of The Monsters label, then ventured into Seattle's Paradox studio to record a full-length. Before the album was finished, it was decided that the group would lay itself to rest - Johnny's commitment to The Brothers was compromising his time, and the band were eager to get on with touring, etc. So, after a single West Coast tour in 2001, they had to split. Essential for fans of the Chromatics and Blood Brothers.

Various Artists / Phase 4 - Synth Systems +
Ibadan

Jerome Sydenham and Ryo Watanabe collect nine rare synth flavoured 80s disco vibes for this fourth album in the Space Lab Yellow series. Not your usual Ibaban gear at all, we're talking Klein & MBO, Soft Cell, Bronski Beat, The Clash, Modern Romance, Alexander Robotnick ("Dance Boy Dance" for a change!) and more!

Various Artists / Black To The Future
Five Six

King Britt presents his highly anticipated, 17 track collection of broken beat, nu hip hop soul and future house and garage. Including hard to find and unreleased tracks from an incredible array of artists, its scope is one of the finest we've ever seen! With names like Dego, Agent K, Charlie Dark, Jody Watley, The Rebirth and a whole load of Sylk 130-related productions, you can't go wrong!

Various Artists / Rewind 3
Ubiquity

Ubiquity come back with the third part in this incredible series, unleashing another set of fantastic reworks, remixes and re-edits for us lucky punters. It includes MAW's Louie Vega going over Chakachas's "Jungle Fever", Greyboy's ace version of Cymande's "Genevieve", a fantastic afro-latin version of Willie Colon's "Che Che Colo", Elsa's fab Betty Carter "Open The Door" cover, the sought after reggae version of Johnny Cash's "Ring Of Fire" by That Kid Named Miles (previously of the flip of a Bumps Jackson Stones Throw 45), Spiritual South adding their touch to "Stars And Rockets", a fantastic Curtis style AC/DC cover by Bing Ji Ling as well as tracks by Spaceboys, Swag, Nobody, Jeremy Ellis, Paolo Fedraghini, John Arnold, P'Taah and more!!

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Monday, January 19, 2004

 

Dusted review Telefon Tel Aviv - Map of What is Effortless

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The Guardian on The Fall

The Fall have seen off almost 40 members - and counting. Tim Cumming hears the perils of working with the band's erratic frontman

Note: Live at the Witch Trials and Dragnet are out now on Sanctuary Records.

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Sunday, January 18, 2004

 

John M. James: The Anchorage Press

I stumbled across this via a Google search, each week The Anchorage Press [in Alaska] has a music column YEAH YEAH YEAH By John M. James - who overviews the week's music releases [in the US] - across a wide spectrum of music, mostly on independent labels.

So far in 2004:

YEAH YEAH YEAH By John M. James: Vol. 13, Ed. 1 January 8 - January 14 2004

YEAH YEAH YEAH By John M. James: Vol. 13, Ed. 2 January 15 -January 21 2004

# posted by DJ Martian 9:03 PM

 

Silver Ray

Listed on the latest Rough Trade e-mail

============oz and nz import================
silver ray new love cd 10.99 following in the tradition of fellow australians dirty three and hungry ghosts here's the second album from melbourne's silver ray. a three piece (piano, guitar, drums) create a sound both epic, sparse, melodic and beautiful that seduces you. four expansive tracks comparable to godspeed, mogwai, durutti column and other fellow travellers. on broken horse.

record label website ... Broken Horse

Broken Horse is a brand new label formed to license high quality, underexposed music from the USA & overseas in the UK.

Australian band from Melbourne called Silver Ray. The album is called New Love. They're an all instrumental group, largely just using guitar, piano and drums.There's just 4 tracks on the album ranging from 7 to 17 minutes in length. Silver Ray have been compared to The Dirty Three, Hungry Ghosts,Godspeed YBE! and even early Felt.

# posted by DJ Martian 7:35 PM

 

Skyscraper #15

Skyscraper issue 15 features:

The Rapture, The Kills, A Silver Mt. Zion, Gorky's Zygotic Mynci, Sightings, Xiu Xiu, Cerberus Shoal, Dan Melchior's Broke Revue, Fatal Flying Guilloteens, These Arms Are Snakes, The Bronx, 400 Blows, Dave Fridmann, Friends Forever, Every Time I Die, Turn Pale, No-Fi Soul Rebellion, articles, and reviews.

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The Broken Face - Issue 18

Details of the latest issue of printed fanzine: The Broken Face

The Latest News (December 2003):
The final issue of The Broken Face is now available for order. Included are interviews/features on Portland's jazz-folk-drone-indie-improv-whatever ensemble Rollerball, Simon Wickham-Smith's consistently amplified and expanded lexicon of creative music, the Ponys' pop music which is so much about contradictions that we're not even sure it's pop at all, Californian multi-instrumentalist Steven R. Smith, the fog-clad vibrations and aural claustrophobia of Lovely Midget, the untamed beauty of Michael Gira and a deep look into the Finnish underground scene. We also got a chance to visit the frank and humorous, informed and loose world of Pengo, the textural, languid and open landscapes of the Necks, Italian space/psychedelia explorer Dario Antonetti and Texan Crevice's mysterious and atmospheric drones. Add to all this a 1998-2003 wrap up, about 200 reviews and you've got yourself another issue fully packed with fascinating music.

available at Rough Trade mailorder

broken face issue 18 mag 4.99 the final issue of this fine zine has interviews and features on rollerball, simon wickham-smith, the ponys, steven r smith (thuja / jewelled antler etc), the necks, michael gira, lovely midget and more, tons orf reviews too

# posted by DJ Martian 6:32 PM

 

Aural Innovations review this self released 2003 album from Daniel Patrick Quinn: Daniel Patrick Quinn - The Winter Hills

The Winter Hills is the haunting debut CD from multi-talented 22-year old Lancashire, UK native Daniel Patrick Quinn. Drawing on influences such as Brian Eno, Nico, and Jon Hassell, Quinn lays down a deep, swirling, droning soundscape of synthesizer, percussion, cello, bass, and trumpet, all of which he plays himself.

Now stocked @ Norman Records

More info on Daniel Patrick Quinn @ his own record label website Sullivan Recordings

# posted by DJ Martian 5:47 PM

 

Latest news concerning progressive art-rock band: IQ - new IQ album scheduled for May.

15th January 2004: work begins on recording the new IQ album at Rob Aubrey's brand spanking new Aubitt Recording Studios in Southampton. Mike resumes his position as producer, with Rob engineering. First thing to be recorded is the drums, which Cookie will accomplish by playing along with pre-production demos prepared by Martin.

The tone of IQ's eighth studio album is described as "dark and dense" so don't expect any comedy tracks!

The plan is for all recording and mixing to be completed by late March, with a release scheduled for May. This will be supported by a week of concerts in Europe. These dates are still being confirmed and will be announced here as soon as all details are finalised. Keep checking here for details of progress in the studio.

# posted by DJ Martian 5:21 PM

 

GROOVES: #12 MAG

What to expect in the new issue of Grooves magazine ...

Features: Meat Beat Manifesto, Plastikman, AGF, Mice Parade, Matthew Dear, Badawi, Electric Birds. Best discs of 2003. Gear Reviews: Laptop Soundcards, Numark FinalScratch, Arturia CS-80v, SoundArt Chameleon.

Source: e-mail from skimo who are selling it for $4.95

Grooves Magazine have not yet updated their website.

# posted by DJ Martian 5:12 PM

 

Bloc Party...Another post-punk band to keep tabs on: Bloc Party from London

The tautologically intense four-piece will offer �She�s Hearing Voices� to the world on a 7� only format, copies of which are expected to be scarce. The lead track will be backed with �The Marshals Are Dead� and live favourite �The Answer�. The record is out on the independent Trash Aesthetics label.

Their debut single has the edgy spirit of Joy Division and Wire. It's already picking up some airplay on 6 Music and Xfm - I expect Bloc Party to get snapped up by a larger independent record company - very soon.

Profiled @ DiS: Bloc Party

Rough Trade...are selling the record
debut three track single from the hottest kids on the block at the moment. they play energetic post punk with a very genuine english flavour. the a side is really funky and rythmic like an early factory release but the guitars are all edgy and jagged. this oozes class. the flipside is a more frantic affair like an early postcard single, but just as good. this band is pushing all the right buttons. limited to 500 copies on transparent clear vinyl. our top tip this week

# posted by DJ Martian 4:59 PM

 

Metal Urbain - chef d'oeuvre

at last a double cd set that contains every track that metal urbain ever recorded. this band were seminal and were actually the first ever release on the rough trade label. it was sort of aggro electronics that mixed the post stooges aggtrddion of the class of 77 with the artsy electronically processed aesthetic of roxy music, fripp and eno. the sound was cheap yet massive. this is the work of genius

Source: the latest e-mail newsletter from Rough Trade

# posted by DJ Martian 4:48 PM

 

ReR have opened up a mail order operation in the US: ReR USA therefore expect obscure Avant-Prog, Art-Rock, Jazz-Rock and associated experimental rock.

Located in Denver, Colorado, ReR USA is the newest addition to the family of Recommended Records-based outlets. Our staff is dedicated to upholding the same, high musical standards as ever, and offers the complete line of ReR label products. We also plan to launch our own American label in 2004 with CD reissues by The Black Sheep, Venus Handcuffs, The Lowest Notes and Unrest Work & Play. We are the USA's distribution point for FRED RECORDS, a sister company dedicated to re-releasing the back catalog of recordings by English guitar luminary Fred Frith.


For Brits refer to >> ReR Megacorp

for experimental, electronic, art rock, avant-garde, sound art, radio art, phonography, plunderphonic and recommended recordings.

# posted by DJ Martian 4:21 PM

 

ex Tangerine Dream-er Klaus Schulze will release a new album in 2004.

Klaus Schulze has finished a new solo CD which will be released in the next months. He told us: "This album is a pure solo album, there are absolutely no guest musicians." Two of the five tracks consist of the music he played during his Poznan appearance in November 2003.

Source: Klaus Schulze

# posted by DJ Martian 4:10 PM

Saturday, January 17, 2004

 

The Brainwashed Brain: V07I01 - 01112004

This week's The Brainwashed Brain includes reviews of:

Metal Urbain - Anarchy In Paris!
Acute

Nice Nice - Chrome
Temporary Residence

Usaisamonster - Citizens Of The Chronic
Infrasound

Also The Brainwashed Brain - V06I51 - 12282003

The Brainwashed Brain includes reviews of:

Gridlock - Formless
Hymen

Sun Kil Moon - Ghosts of the Great Highway
Jetset

Seekonk - For Barbara Lee
Kimchee

Hans Joachim Irmler - LifeLike
Staubgold

# posted by DJ Martian 1:39 PM

 

Music webzine fakejazz.com is back with a new issue [43]

Also there is the now traditional fakejazz.com year-end feature: The 2003 List

In every other magazine this month, you'll no doubt find a drab, ordinary listing of the same albums under the title "Best Albums of 2003." We, here at fakejazz.com, like to do things a little differently. Continuing the tradition we started three years ago, to assemble our list, we've done a parody of the now-defunct VH1 series THE LIST. Our writers did their best to be as arbitrary and outlandish as the "celebrities" on the TV show, so there's quite a few catfights and one or two feelings were definitely hurt! Doing our "Best of" list in this manner also allows the final decision of what is "Best" up to you, our beloved readers. At the end of the article you will find a poll so that you may help decide what really was the best album of 2003. By voting in our poll for the best album of 2003, you will also be entered into a contest where you can win the best albums of the year as decided by the poll! So, don't forget to vote.

you get to choose between these albums:

Animal Collective - Here Comes the Indian (Paw Tracks)
Arab Strap - Monday at the Hug and Pint (Matador)
Bardo Pond - On the Ellipse (ATP)
Birdtree, The - Orchards & Caravans (Last Visible Dog)
Black Lipstick - Converted Thieves (Peek-A-Boo)
Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - Master And Everyone (Drag City)
Dwinell, Mark - Nonloc (Ba Da Bing!)
Explosions in the Sky - The Earth is Not a Cold Dead Place (Temporary Residence)
Four Tet - Rounds (Domino)
Frog Eyes - The Golden River (Animal World)
Hala Strana - Hala Strana (Emperor Jones)
Kammerflimmer Kollektief - Cicadidae (Temporary Residence)
Landing - Passages Through (K)
Lightning Bolt - Wonderful Rainbow (Load)
Manitoba - Up In Flames (Leaf)
Mojave 3 - Spoon and Rafter (4AD)
OF - The Infant Paths (Jewelled Antler)
One Mile North - Minor Shadows (BaDaBing)
OutKast - Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (Arista)
Roberts, Alasdair - Farewell, Sorrow (Drag City)
Rose, Jack - Opium Musick (Eclipse)
Set Fire To Flames- Telegraphs In Negative/Mouths Trapped in Static (Alien8)
Smog - Supper (Drag City)
Stone Breath - The Silver Skein Unwound (Camera Obscura)
Sunburned Hand of the Man - s/t LP (Skull)
Surface of Eceyon - Dragyyn (Strange Attractors)
Troum - Sigqan (Desolation House)
Various Artists - Wooden Guitar (Locust)
Wind-Up Bird, The - Whips (Music Fellowship)

# posted by DJ Martian 10:29 AM

 

This Week's New Releases @ Boomkat

This week's new releases @ Boomkat - A Pelicanneck Online Music Store include:

Various / Klangkrieg - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
Klangkrieg

Featuring Donna Summer, Ekkehard Ehlers, Panacea, Harald "Sack" Ziegler, Jayrope, Guido M?bius, Noize Creator, Vert and more... Dirk Sprecht and Guido M?bius chanced upon a spoken word track included on a CD free with the multimedia magazine Future Music. On it, Guy Mitchelmore announces a competition: he asks musicians to compose a signature-theme for a new game show and to send it to him. The reward? A free Music For The Media-tutorial for the five best compositions. After his introduction, Paul Smith the producer of 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?' tells the prospective contestants what this new game show is all about. Instead of simply describing the show, Smith gives away the blunt dramatics of successful game shows ^ success is gauged only if the candidate's extreme emotional statements under the pressure which the show exerts on him. Thus the TV audience is kept glued to their sets. Smith involuntarily reveals the game show's commercial goals and its disdain for its subjects. In order to reinforce the dramatic tension Smith rambles on about, suitable music is needed. For this, he and Mitchelmore provide the musicians with a recipe with which they also sell the dream, on which a large part of the music industry thrives: 'Do as we say, abide to showbiz rules and you will become a star (or in this case, a successful media composer). Maybe you'll even become: a millionaire!' Together with the Klangkrieg-label Dirk and Guido decided to send appeals to their cohorts requesting spontaneous musical responses to this spoken word-track which opens this compilation. Much mayhem ensues - dip in and enjoy.

Various / Rune Grammofon - Money Will Ruin Everything
Rune Grammofon
2cd + Book //

It's five years since the Supersilent '1-3' and Arne Nordheim's 'Electric' CD's launched the amazing Norwegian label Rune Grammofon onto the world. From the very start there's always been something mystical and thoroughly evocative of the Norwegian landscape in the magic and accident and warmth and originality of the music released which showcased the finest electronica, chamber jazz, folk, improv, drones, ambience, out rock and more that the country had to offer. The label would go on to not only emcompass an amazing showcase and breadth of work from these Norwegian musicians but also it's unique, original and influential CD digipak designs by Kim Hiorthoy. This brand new lush 2CD and book set celebrates the first five years with 30 tracks (mostly exclusive) from known to the label artists such as Jaga Jazzist/Martin Horntveth, Kim Hiorthoy's 'Wait' is a gem - Biosphere, Supersilent/Arve Henrikson, SPUNK/Maja Ratkye/Fe-Mail and Deathprod/Supersilent. Wonderful contributions by lesser known names such as Skyphone, Svalastog, Nils ?kland and Susanna and The Magical Orchestra. The hardback book is 96 pages full of disections of his labels design approach - tour posters, discography info, adverts and of course the CD designs in all their glory. Spot on essays from Rob Young and Intro's Adrian Shaughnessy are included plus an insightful interview of label head Rune Kristoffersen by Hiorthoy, asking difficult questions and getting enlightening answers on the many aspects of running the label and it's influences. An amazing package where all the contributors are on top of their game. Full label catalogue catch up will be listed fron next week. Simply breathtaking.

Bevel - Down the Puppet String, Marionettes
Jag Jaguwar

Bevel makes pastoral folk music in the same vein as Vashti Bunyan, Nick Drake and Maher Halal Hash Baz. Bevel is the project of Via Nuon (lead guitarist of manishevitz and now defunct drunk). `Down the puppet string, marionettes' began in the early parts of 1998, is now being introduced for the first time since its original conception 6 years ago. Comprised of old and new songs diligently re-worked and re-recorded between 2001 and 2002, it also includes a chilling rendition of a civil war-era traditional and a suitably deconstructed version of donovan's "teas". Melodious and interwoven throughout this mini-album are the lull-like tones of Deanna Varagona's baritone sax exhalations. Sometimes an undulating piano line (played by Michael Krassner) can be heard punctuating against the textural rhythms tapped out by Gerald dowd. Recommended.

Jason Molina - The Pyramid Electric Company
Secretly Canadian

Jason Molina captures the same epic struggle in tone & weight. Most of the album it's just molina in a chair with a guitar, except on one tune hes at the piano; he is nina simone and he is singing his guts out. Although the Songs: Ohia front-man is all alone on this album (the first under his birth name), this is not a sparse recording. He is surrounded on all sides by ghosts and an otherworldly sonic ambience. We have producer / engineer mike mogis (songs: ohia's ghost tropic, bright eyes, the faint, racebannon) to thank for that, for making this a well-populated album of one. Yes, this loner is singing in a room as though no one will ever hear him, as though he^s entombed for eternity. Or perhaps it^s just that he was trapped in the flatlands of Nebraska for one especially lonely winter season. On Pyramid Electric Co, Molina^s low-pitched vocals resemble those of west african singer Ali Farka Toure. This whole record, in fact, seems to borrow quite a bit from african musical tradition : the guitar shuffles back and forth like a pulse with melody as its guide. Although this is a vinyl only release, for the turntable shy amongst you, the vinyl cointains a free cd of the album. Bargain.

Steven - Future Home Of Burbank Elks
Kitty Yo

With songs reminiscent of a pleasant afternoon spent with the best of friends it's not surprising that Steven invited a few friends, including Money Mark, along to the recording sessions. After writing music for MTV, Saturn and Volkswagen ads and performing in a number of bands (Land of the Loops, Modest Mouse, 764-Hero, Buckminster Fuzeboard, Explosion Robinson), Steven releases his solo album, `Future Home of Burbank Elks'. A very special and purposeful lack of tension pervades the album, tracks seem to drift along at the pleasant pace of an afternoon stroll with a subtle mix of keyboard sounds and phased guitar. Money Mark contributes keyboards for two of the songs. There are echoes of Air, Elliot Smith, Beta Band and Stereolab. An air of dreamy melancholy is reflected in the songs whilst sweet psychedelic vocals are reminiscent of Ween. New on Kitty Yo.

# posted by DJ Martian 7:54 AM

Friday, January 16, 2004

 

Build and Destroy news have the tracklisting details for the James Lavelle - Global Underground compilation out in March.

# posted by DJ Martian 5:59 PM

 

This week's Jazz on 3 show on Radio 3 features a live performance from American Ken Vandermark assisted by his Nordic jazz friends.

>> Radio 3 Listings

Jez Nelson presents a critically acclaimed concert from the cutting edge of the 2003 London Jazz Festival.

School Days are the US Scandinavian ensemble of cult Chicago saxophonist Ken Vandermark. Their unique and contemporary sound encompasses great tunes, swinging hard bop, incredible virtuosity, wit, balladry, free improv and just about every other facet of contemporary Jazz .The group features Vandermark's long time foil Jeb Bishop, bassist Ingerbrigt H�ker Flaten, vibes player Kjell Nordeson, and the percussion fireworks of Paal-Nilssen Love.

>> Jazz on 3

# posted by DJ Martian 3:12 PM

 

This week's Freak Zone on 6 Music presented by Paul Morley on Sunday evening includes Matthew Herbert as special guest.

# posted by DJ Martian 2:45 PM

 

Radio 1 report on the DanceStar nominations - numerous categories - it sort of reminds me of the now defunkt Muzik magazine dance awards.

# posted by DJ Martian 2:26 PM

 

Pitchfork review Oneida - Secret Wars

Sixth LP from Brooklyn's psych-rock magistrates (and close pals of Liars) is another brutally heavy, mindblown excursion into locked-riff hypnotics.

# posted by DJ Martian 2:11 PM

 

The Guardian reviewer, David Peschek highly rates Bobby Conn and the Glass Gypsies - The Homeland

Musically and ideologically occupying ground somewhere between Pulp's Different Class and Bowie's Diamond Dogs, The Homeland - as the title implies - turns a jaundiced eye on Dubya's backyard and couches its sardonic outrage in plastic funk and proggy glam rock.

The Guardian also have an interview with Bobby Conn

# posted by DJ Martian 1:42 PM

 

Next week's releases are reviewed @ Norman Records

# posted by DJ Martian 1:36 PM

 

6 Music Album of the Day is Gang Of Four - Entertainment

Nominated/reviewed by 6 Music listener Alan Jepson.

[Also Gang of Four - A Brief History of the 20th Century - will be reissued next week by EMI - to cash in on the popularity of post-punk. Tip if you live near a Fopp shop in the UK, they are selling it for only 5 quid]

# posted by DJ Martian 1:05 PM

 

IndustrialnatioN Issue #19 shipping Jan '04!

Details of the new issue of IndustrialnatioN magazine.

Issue 19 features interviews with Ronan Harris of VNV Nation, Bill Leeb on Delerium, Ben Watkins of Juno Reactor, alien soundscape creator Richard Devine, rhythmnoise giants Tarmvred and Iszoloscope, horror-EBM focused Grendel, the futurepop supergroup Bruderschaft, the Cruxshadows, Roger Karmanik of Brighter Death Now/Cold Meat Industry, Diverje, cut.rate.box, Epsilon Minus, Matt Elliot of Third Eye Foundation, Soil & Eclipse, Sickness, power-electronics great Slogun, and all the gear and CD reviews readers expect.

# posted by DJ Martian 12:47 PM

 

News from Sophia The UK release of 'People are like seasons' has been postponed until February 16.

# posted by DJ Martian 12:40 PM

 

Pitchfork >> Debut Album From TV On The Radio Due In March

In the wake of the band's LP being leaked, we talked to TV On The Radio multi-instrumentalist and producer David Andrew Sitek about their first full record.

Reminder >> TV On The Radio's debut LP, Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes, is scheduled to come out March 9th on Touch & Go

# posted by DJ Martian 12:33 PM

 

The Guardian review Tim Berne's Caos Totale - Pace Yourself

# posted by DJ Martian 12:29 PM

 

The Guardian review Air - Talkie Walkie

# posted by DJ Martian 12:21 PM

 

The latest One World show on Radio 1 is a Sonar Kollectiv special [available on demand anytime for upto 7 days after Broadcast]

Founded by DJ and producer team Jazzanova in 1998, Sonar Kollektiv is a Berlin based independent record label and publisher connected to a worldwide distribution network.

>> One World

# posted by DJ Martian 12:18 PM

 

If I were an editor of a weekly music magazine this week's front cover would feature: Arthur Russell

This week's front cover choice features a retrospective profile on the music of Arthur Russell. On January 26th Soul Jazz records will release a retrospective compilation, The World of Arthur Russell

JahSonic has an extensive profile on Arthur Russell 1951-1992

During a short, prolific, and oft-misunderstood career, Arthur Russell bridged the boundaries between downtown New York's vital rock, avant-garde, and post-disco scenes of the '70s and '80s.

Arthur Russell: The World of Arthur Russell reviewed by Jess Harvell @ Citypages.com

Stylus Magazine review Arthur Russell - The World of Arthur Russell

# posted by DJ Martian 12:16 AM

Thursday, January 15, 2004

 

Jockey Slut magazine

Redesigned website for Jockey Slut magazine.

>> new issue of Jockey Slut [strange front cover choice that radio friendly overhyped psychedelic band: The Sleepy Jackson]

Album of the month is Air - Talkie Walkie

# posted by DJ Martian 4:39 PM

 

BBC Music review the avant-prog sounds of The Science Group - Spoors on Chris Cutler's ReR label that features Bob Drake.

# posted by DJ Martian 3:05 PM

 

Details of the new issue of Mojo now in the shops in the UK.

IN THE FEBRUARY 2004 ISSUE OF MOJO...

ACID! From the '60s to the '90s and beyond! 45-page mind-bending extravaganza

# posted by DJ Martian 2:28 PM

 

Indieworkshop.com review Shalabi Effect - Pink Abyss

# posted by DJ Martian 1:34 PM

 

Pinnacle provide info on Oneida's new album: Secret Wars - that is released by Rough Trade on January 26th.

Formed in 1997 in Brooklyn, New York, they have been the mainstay of the underground scene there ever since, recording numerous cult records over the years. A fascinating and frighteningly intense band, mixing distorted electronics with a fluent, dynamic rhythm section.

# posted by DJ Martian 12:10 AM

Wednesday, January 14, 2004

 

If you are interested in Dave Grohl's Probot project, there is a lengthy interview with DJ Mary Anne Hobbs on the latest Radio 1: The Rock Show

# posted by DJ Martian 11:59 PM

 

LexiconMagazine.com have re-started their music news service.

80s Music, New Wave, Post-Punk, Synth, EBM, Electro, Goth and more...

# posted by DJ Martian 4:18 PM

 

So this is what dotmusic has changed into: LAUNCH, Music on Yahoo !

# posted by DJ Martian 4:01 PM

 

Radiohead >> back in the recording studio !

Ananova report Radiohead working on new album

# posted by DJ Martian 1:23 PM

 

Tears for Fears: new single announced

Ananova report Tears for Fears to release first single in 14 years, Closest Thing To Heaven will be released in March.

# posted by DJ Martian 1:19 PM

 

MIC Norway report BBC Radio 1 from Oslo

BBC Radio 1 will broadcast from the Norwegian house club Sunkissed second year on the row. Nils Petter Molvaer, Kim Hiortoy Lokal Band, Frost, Bugge Wesseltoft are among the stars to line up at concert venue Bl? 24 January. BBC Radio 1's "One World" will present a two hours long program with interviews and concert recordings from Bl? later on.

[Alerted via it's a trap]

# posted by DJ Martian 12:51 PM

 

X-Ray mag - Xfm terminate publishing contract with Swinstead Publishing

Drowned in Sound report that Xfm have terminated the publishing contract with Swinstead Publishing for their X-Ray mag: X-Ray: Rag on the Rocks?!

Xfm who were last week denying the rumours that X-Ray was gonna go the same sorry way as Bang, have announced they're seeking a new publishing partner...

It has been announced that Xfm's 'brand extension' handbag-sized mag X-Ray, contract with publisher Swinstead Publishing has been terminated. However, they believe in the power of the mag to market the station...

The final issue published by Swinstead goes on sale on January 27th.

>> It seems that Capital [Xfm] owners were no longer prepared to invest money into this joint venture.

With only 20, 000 sales, in a so called era of the big upturn in rock music - it was hardly a success.

I can't see any publisher that could do any better with the limited funding resources - and with a forced brief of representing "mainstream crossover/popular/ higher profile - alternative music" mostly rock music aimed at a core audience of 16-25 year olds - that is already served by the establishments of NME & Q, and to a lesser extent Kerrang and Rock Sound.

Plus Swinstead Publishing already adequately cover dance/ electronic / punk funk/ electroclash etc music, in Jockey Slut - so there was some conflict of interest/ crossover/ duplication with X-Ray magazine.

# posted by DJ Martian 12:35 AM

Tuesday, January 13, 2004

 

This has been updated >> Brainwashed Releases

listing of recent & upcoming electronic/experimental/etc. releases brought to you by feedback monitor and brainwashed

# posted by DJ Martian 1:15 PM

 

Music blog previously known as Mental Fog Box in 2003 - returns with a new name: I Know You Hate Me

# posted by DJ Martian 12:30 PM

 

Out of the traps faster than a Greyhound, fast 'n' bulbous has already started rating 2004 albums.

# posted by DJ Martian 12:24 PM

 

Tracklistings for the latest Breezeblock Show on Radio 1, that includes a DJ mix set from Jimmy Edgar

# posted by DJ Martian 10:36 AM

 

OTHER MUSIC TOP 30 SELLERS FOR 2003

Interesting to note what sold well last year at NYC's top independent music retailer Other Music [from their latest e-mail newsletter]

1. Cat Power "You Are Free" (Matador)
2. Yo La Tengo "Summer Sun" (Matador)
3. Broken Social Scene "You Forgot It In People" (Arts & Crafts)
4. !!! "Me and Giuliani Down by the School Yard" (Touch & Go)
5. The Rapture "Echoes" (DFA/Universal)
6. The White Stripes "Elephant" (V2)
7. Four Tet "Rounds" (Domino)
8. Bonnie 'Prince' Billy "Master and Everyone" (Drag City)
9. Sea and Cake "One Bedroom" (Thrill Jockey)
10. Prefuse 73 "One Word Extinguisher" (Warp)
11. Calla "Televise" (Arena Rock)
12. Colder "Again" (Output)
13. Broadcast "Ha Ha Sound" (Warp)
14. Yeah Yeah Yeahs "Fever to Tell" (Interscope)
15. Manitoba "Up in Flames" (Domino/Leaf)
16. Various Artists "Lost in Translation" (Emperor Norton)
17. The Notwist "Neon Golden" (Domino)
18. Loose Fur "Loose Fur" (Drag City)
19. Postal Service "Give Up" (Sub Pop)
20. The Shins "Chutes Too Narrow" (Sub Pop)
21. TV on the Radio "Young Liars" (Touch & Go)
22. Belle & Sebastian "Dear Catastrophe Waitress" (Rough Trade)
23. Revlon 9 "Revlon 9" (Torncrantz)
24. Various Artists "New York Noise" (Soul Jazz)
25. Ulrich Schnauss "A Strangely Isolated Place" (City Centre)
26. Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks "Pig Lib" (Matador)
27. Radiohead "Hail to the Thief" (Capitol)
28. New Pornographers "Electric Version" (Matador)
29. Iron & Wine "Creek Drank the Cradle" (Sub Pop)
30. Devendra Banhart "Oh Me Oh My" (Young God)


Also check staff picks for 2003 @ Other Music

# posted by DJ Martian 12:52 AM

 

gottsching, manuel - e2-e4

cd 10.99

back in stock the utterly essential solo album from ash ra tempel's guitarist manuel gottsching. a flowing hour long piece for guitar and electronics originally released in 1981 and much sampled / praised by the likes of sueno latino, carl craig and more. pioneering acid / ambient house from a krautrock master.

This was listed on the latest e-mail newsletter from Rough Trade Shops.

# posted by DJ Martian 12:48 AM

 

Radio Take 10

New online radio project: Radio Take 10

Welcome Radio Take 10, an experimental space of ten taste makers around the globe netcasting cutting edge electronic music. It is highly recomended that you use stereo headphones or speakers for this sonic environment.

# posted by DJ Martian 12:15 AM

 

This is Corrosion have info on upcoming releases for ebm, goth & industrial music.

[Reminder - I also need to have a look at the recent Music Non Stop e-mail newsletters for forthcoming releases info.]

# posted by DJ Martian 12:08 AM

 

London based new music radio station, Xfm will have a full album playback of Air - Talkie Walkie on Tuesday 20th January on John Kennedy's X-Posure show.

Website for: Xfm

# posted by DJ Martian 12:00 AM

Monday, January 12, 2004

 

Wolfgang Mitterer - Radio Fractal / Beat Music

>> Experimental Electronic music from Austria:

Released on Hatology this week [January 12th] is this album: Wolfgang Mitterer - Radio Fractal / Beat Music.

Dance/ electronic fans note that Patrick Pulsinger performed electronics on this recording.


Live at Donaueschingen 2002

One hour and fifty-four minutes � this is the total time of Wolfgang Mitterer's computer track, which is not only based on digital sounds but for the most part consists of concrete sounds and noises, which were electronically manipulated in the composer's private studio. The tape provides a formal structure that links the two rather disparate pieces: Radio Fractal loosely follows the theory of fractals reflected in fragile, multistructured sound patterns until after about forty minutes when Beat Music gradually sets in with its throbbing pulses and hard beats. The eight-channel tape, however, has only the function of an "acoustic scenery". On the one hand, the seven musicians get graphically notated directions on who is to take the lead at a given moment and which dynamic parameters are to dominate the music along the exact time code of 1�54�. But on the other hand, they are free to determine the music they play according to their skills, for Mitterer's collage leaves enough space for free improvisation. The result is thus an intriguing mix of the structural approaches in the area of contemporary composed music as well as elements of experimental pop, new electronic music and jazz. � Reinhard Kager (translated by Friederike Kulcsar)


Official website for Wolfgang Mitterer

Born in 1958, he studied organ and composition in Vienna at the Academy of Music and the performing Arts, and in Sweden at the Stockholm Studio of Electronic Music. Wolfgang Mitterer, a specialist on the organ and on electronic music, and the initiator of collective ensembles, is probably the most important and innovative interpreter of experimental electronic music in Austria. "By taking the offensive through trial and error he has attained surprising break-throughs. Wolfgang Mitterer �s strategy in his live electronic performances consists of repeatedly putting himself under compulsive pressure. The tremendous intensity in the texture of Mitterer �s music and his radicalism and intransigence challenge the attentiveness and receptivity of his audience"

# posted by DJ Martian 11:41 PM

 

Laminar - Nozzle

Released on Asphodel Laminar - Nozzle gets a UK release January 12th. [Amazon.co.uk have it order]

Nozzle is Laminar's first full-length recording for Asphodel. A dense, explorative and compelling collection of contemporary DSP-concr�te composed in the tradition of Xenakis' stochastic compositional methodology, Nozzle's starting point is the investigation of nonstandard synthesis routines for creating music. As a whole, Nozzle is based on iterative functional synthesis and asynchronous granular synthesis, which involves developing musical structures by manipulating interactions at the sound-particle level.

The sound textures of Nozzle move from order to disorder to outright chaotics, all the while blurring the fundamental separation of sound and structure. Periods of stability are frequently interrupted by sudden and erratic events. The musical results are hectic, explosive sound gestures alternating with dense states of slack which express the fundamental physicality of sound.

# posted by DJ Martian 11:30 PM

 

New Releases @ Piccadilly Records

Some new releases listed in the weekly guide [via e-mail] from Manchester's music emporium: Piccadilly Records
Lebatol - Four By Ninety Four
Function

The debut album from this band who's sound ranges from hardcore to melody driven alternative rock, and shows why the band have been favourably compared to artists as diverse as Fugazi, Tortoise and Pavement.

Various Artists / Lost In Translation OST
Emperor Norton

Hey! Four brand new songs by Kevin Shields. His first recorded output since My Bloody Valentine's "Loveless" album in 1991! The rest of this LP is fine - it's the soundtrack for Sophia Coppola's new film and has tracks by Phoenix, Sebastian Tellier, Death in Vegas, Squarepusher, the Mary Chain and a cute 'n' lovely new instrumental by Air. But it's the reclusive genius Shields you want to know about, right? Well he's teasing us with three ambient soundscapes, one inconsequential and breezy with a tickling drum machine ("Are You Awake"), one like Eno's "Apollo" all swathes of sound, hovering ("Goodbye") and one so gorgeous, fragile and pretty ("Ikebana") that you'll be gnashing your teeth as it fades out after 1 1/2 minutes! Doh! But hang on, "City Girl" played on guitars, slow, (dare I say it) grungy and with a half there vocal straight from the "Loveless" era, sounds just like the Valentines but without the layers of noise: catchy, sad, laid-back, dreamy. Much like the rest of this lovely soundtrack.

Seeing as the film is out this week we thought we'd remind you about the soundtrack!!

Various Artists / Gommagang Zwei
Gomma

15 track compilation from Germany's brilliant Gomma label. It features everything from punk-funk and disco-not-disco to avant rock, psyche-soul, lo-fi shambling and acid house. Includes tracks by Munk (Headman's mix of "Androgyn" and Zongamin's remix of "Mein Schatzi"), Hiltmeyer Inc, Mocky, Headman (Chicken Lips' mix of "It Rough" and "So Then"), Poets of Rhythm's super limited 45 "Summerdays", Leroy Hanghofer, Carmen, Kamerakino etc. A big hit with the Dazed & Confused and Sleaze Nation brigade (but don't let that put you off - this is brilliant!!)

Jimmy Edgar - Access Rhythm EP
Warp

The 20 year old Jimmy Edgar was DJing alongside the likes of fellow Detroit residents Derrick May and Juan Atkins aged 15. Here, he imports that classic techo / electronic sound into these four brilliant jazz-edged, spliced up melodic avant hip hop tracks. Includes vocals and instrumentals.

Candy Staton - Candy Staton
Honest Jons

For those of you who only know Candy from her early 80s hit "Forget Me Nots", this CD will be something of a revelation. These 26 tracks were recorded between 1969 and 1973 at the Fame studios in Alabama, which was the equivalent to Stax in Memphis in quality (Aretha Franklin, Wilson Picket etc recorded some of their finest tracks there), if not in hit potential. With Candy's raw, heartfelt vocal riding some great brass heavy playing, Southern soul and rhythm & blues doesn't get much better than this! Fantastic!!!

# posted by DJ Martian 10:58 PM

 

FORTHCOMING RELEASES 2004 for FatCat Records

This is the release schedule of FatCat records for the first 6 months of 2004:

01/04
Mice Parade 'Obrigado Saudade' - FATCD29 / FATLP29 (CD/LP)

02/04
Chib 'Moco' - FATCD30 (CD)
The Mutts - 'Missing My Devil' - 7FAT11 (7")
Party Of One - 'Snap You Like a Twig' - 7FAT12 (7")

03/04
Max Richter - 'The Blue Notebooks' - CD13-04 (CD)
M�m - 'Nightly Cares' - 7FAT14 / CD7FAT14 (7"/ 3" CD)
V/a - 'Split Series 9-16' 0- FATCD31 (CD)

04/04
M�m - 'Summer Make Good' - FATCD26 / FATLP26 (CD / 2xLP)
Black Dice - 'Miles Of Smiles' - 12FAT044 / CDFAT044 (12" / CDEP)

05/04
Animal Collective - 'Sung Tongs' - FAT-SP08 (CD / 2xLP)

06/04
Black Dice - 'Creature Comforts' - FATCD32 / FATLP32 (CD / LP)
David Grubbs - 'A Guess At The Riddle' - FATCD33 / FATLP33 (CD/ LP)

Source: FatCat records e-mail

Website: FatCat records

# posted by DJ Martian 4:26 PM

 

This week's releases are reviewed @ Norman Records

# posted by DJ Martian 4:08 PM

 

Nick Southall @ Stylus reviews The Necks - Drive By that is STYLUSMAGAZINE.COM'S ALBUM OF THE WEEK: JANUARY 11-JANUARY 17, 2004

Likewise the strange, spiritualist beauty of Talk Talk�s final two albums could be considered a reference point, or the extended ambient explorations of Bark Psychosis� �Scum� and Orbital�s �Attached�. The Necks can withstand such lofty comparisons though; the power of their own music is undeniable. Drive By is a masterpiece.

# posted by DJ Martian 3:55 PM

 

BBC Music review n.ln - Astronomy for Children that is compared to Boards of Canada.

# posted by DJ Martian 3:44 PM

 

Andy @ Dubscrape lists his 40 fav albums of 2003.

# posted by DJ Martian 3:43 PM

 

Bruno E

On Xfm Flo-motion, DJ Nick Luscombe started his show with track from an outstanding artist, from Brazil Bruno E

the track: Bruno E - Carino (For Patricia) (Trama)

a trippy electronic-jazz sound, similiar to that Australian band The Necks - in terms of sonics in stretching out the sound.

According to fast n bulbous - Upcoming Releases Bruno E has an album coming in March...

Bruno E - Lovely Arthur (Trama) Mar

From Trama Records website:

Reconstruction and evolution ? this is what Bruno E?s electronic music is all about. An accomplished producer and musician, Bruno E was the leader of the highly successful ?O Discurso? Project and is the artistic director of the Trama label Sambaloco.

also from the trama records: this is translated into English from Portuguese by Google, so it's not exact:

Trama


Bruno And is launching for there Lovely Arthur , an experimental record with at the very least curious subject: jazz and broken beats. The COMPACT DISC has forecast of launching in Brazil for March of 2004. Turn? of Bruno passes for the following cities: Rome (day 4), Frankfurt (5), London (6), Paris (12) and Manchester (13)..

# posted by DJ Martian 12:50 AM

 

The latest tracklistings of The Blue Room show on Radio 1 - is well worth a listen.

Check this track,

Hugg and pepp - 'Tuba' (Dahlback)

sublime futuristic spacey trippy synths on this track - ala Future Sound of London circa 1992.

Homepage >> The Blue Room

# posted by DJ Martian 12:20 AM

 

The Guardian review Paal Nilssen-Love/Hakon Kornstad - Schlinger

# posted by DJ Martian 12:15 AM

 

The Guardian review Lisa Gerrard and Patrick Cassidy - Immortal Memory on 4ad

# posted by DJ Martian 12:12 AM

Sunday, January 11, 2004

 

Signal to Noise - the journal of improvised & experimental music

Details of the new issue of: Signal to Noise

Also check their fine collection of weblinks: Signal to Noise - Resources

# posted by DJ Martian 11:25 PM

 

BW & BK report on the latest Paradise Lost news: PARADISE LOST To Enter The Studio In April - with projected release in August.

# posted by DJ Martian 11:19 PM

 

This Week's New Releases @ Boomkat

This week's new releases @ Boomkat - a Pelicanneck Online Music Store include:

ALBUM OF THE WEEK!
VARIOUS / Rephlex - Manhunt
Rephlex

Now available on CD! Highly highly limited edition budget-price release from the Rephlex crew!! Rockstar Games (Grand Theft Auto, Vice City etc) have just released their new game `Manuhunt' and have asked Rephlex to remix it. Limited edition, 1000 only copies pressed, 18 track bargain priced cd album. The tracklisting for the CD version includes the following : Remix by The Bug, "I Fight Crime On My Tippytoes" by Bogdan Raczynski, Manhood Mix by Lords Of The Dance, D'Arcangelo's Hunt Mix, EDMX Master Mix, K-Rock's Hunt Mix, Cylob Mix, Remix by SoundMurderer, EDMX Level Select plus plenty more including some dubious-sounding aliases that may well be our man Rich. No messin - be quick!

Jimmy Edgar - Access Rhythm
Warp

After a period of rumour and overlooked music for the Merck and Audio.nl labels, the Detroit based wee nipper Jimmy Edgar (the artist formerly known as Kristuit Salu / Morris Nightingale & Michaux) delivers his first offering in the land of Warp. This four track EP delivers - offering a more hip hop structured sound that's a different affair to the frankly amazing SND meets hip-hop vibe of his Merck releases (which you NEED to check). This is not strictly a Prefuse 73 homage - offering a funked aura that many emcee's would kill to wrek shop over. Feel 'No Static' a mad uptempo minimal house hop track with vocal rap samples and rapid scratch drops - tune. 'Morris Nightingale Theme' is even funkier adding hectic rapid-fire sample bombardment over deep bass fuelled beats and cut up jazz swerveballs. Next 'Urban Outtake' - awesome - an altered but still familiar jazz flute sample gets down with the tweaked dope beats and frequency wrecking attack. Check the Kill Bill fight scene atmospheric tip in the intro part - baadness. Lastly 're: City Alley' drops a sunshine variation on a Perlon/Villalobos styled sound - a broken roller with enough character to beat off the plagiarist bat. All this wrapped up in a superb and minimal light blue and bright yellow sleeve with nifty letter cut out from the Designers Republic, back in serious effect. This is a good debut for Warp and though it doesn't quite reach the peaks of the Kristuit Salu material it still shows what a future talent the enviously youthful Mr. Edgar may well be. You need.

# posted by DJ Martian 11:10 PM

 

US online music retailer Forced Exposure present their employee year end lists for 2003.

# posted by DJ Martian 9:23 AM

 

New design for this blog >> BRAQUAGE also BRAQUAGE BEST OF 2003

# posted by DJ Martian 8:44 AM

 

Sequential Randomist presents the best albums of 2003 some interesting choices [apart from number 9 - which looks totally out of place] and taking the top slot >> 01: Supersilent, 6

# posted by DJ Martian 8:41 AM

 

Experimental rock/ avant jazz band: Sand report on their latest news:

sand are currently working on new material for a third album, to be released on soul jazz records. They have recently recorded in amsterdam, collaborating with norwegian singer maja ratkje.

# posted by DJ Martian 8:11 AM

 

Paul Morley is presenting the Freak Zone on 6 Music tonight PAUL MORLEY for BRUCE DICKINSON Freak Zone

Sunday
2200-0100

Mr Morley will be sitting in for Bruce as he tours the world, and bringing his own records and opinions to The Freak Zone.

[Reminder, this show will be available to listen to anytime for 7 days after broadcast]

# posted by DJ Martian 8:05 AM

Saturday, January 10, 2004

 

Various End of Year Reviews/ Best of 2003 Articles

Some more opinions on music in 2003:

From All About Jazz

AAJ:NY Best of 2003 Lists

All About Jazz - Publisher's Top Picks for 2003

All About Jazz - Contributors Picks for 2003

All About Jazz - Best of 2003 - By Nils Jacobson

Bagatellen the collective blog [focusing on avant jazz / avant rock and improv/ improvised music] presents their members faves of 2003: Bagatellen 2003 Preferred

Some superb choices and well written reviews by John-Book.com: John-Book.com TOP 15 ALBUMS OF 2003

Chezlubacov present readers lists: chezlubacov - Year End Lists 2003 [some descriptions in Dutch]

Chief's Top Music 2003

Clink presents individual writers views on 2003: Clink Staff Picks for the Best Albums of 2003

Crud Music Magazine - TOP TEN ALBUMS OF 2003

Delusions of Adequacy present individual writer accounts of 2003: Top 10 of 2003

A well written review of 2003 from Disquiet: Disquiet - Best of 2003

From a rockist blogger: Dogmatic - The Best of 2003 [some interesting choices Opeth, Killing Joke...and well some strange choices.]

IndieVille.com presents Indieville - Best of 2003 taking the top slot >> Kammerflimmer Kollektief - Cicadidae

Jazz Times magazine: JazzTimes Critics' Picks 2003

also 2003 faves listed @ Leonard's Lair

Metal Judgement presents Metal Judgement - Top 10 Albums of 2003

MetalReview.com present individual writers views of 2003: MetalReview.com: 2003 Staff Top Ten Picks are posted

MetalReview.com: MetalReview.com Reader Top Ten Picks for 2003

Metal-Rules.com: Metal-Rules.com - Best of 2003 including The Top 50 Heavy Metal Albums of 2003

For Metalheads/ rockers: MTVHell.com - Best of 2003 including:

25. Dysrhythmia - Pretest
16. Strapping Young Lad - SYL
14. Katatonia - Viva Emptiness
6. Burst - Prey on Life
1. Kayo Dot - Choirs of the Eye

Blogger O_nate presents his fav albums of 2003 @ A Face in the Crowd

From Only Angels Have Wings: Only Angels Have Wings - 2003 lists

Opus Zine presents Special Features... Favorite Albums Of 2003

@ PauseRecord 3 views:

Best Albums of 2003 By Christopher Orman
da Flower Punk's 11 Favorite CDs of 2003
Top Ten CDs for 2003 by Tom Montgomery

Perfect Sounds Forever presents Perfect Sounds Forever - Favorite Music of 2003

some very diverse and interesting choices: Popdrone - My fave musical items of 2003

Punknews.org Top 20 of 2003 - Scott's Picks [ I only listed this for the users feedback - the people on that website are obviously youngsters, some of their music likes and comments are barking mad - talk about tunnel vision, limited musical knowledge and narrow samey tastes]

From the establishment, Rolling Stone magazine: Rolling Stone - Our Critics Top Albums of 2003

Stayfun.co.uk presents Stayfun.co.uk Albums of the Year good to see [Aereogramme - Sleep and Release at Number 2, this must be one the most overlooked rock album of 2003.]

From a teenager, so some of these picks are unusual: Dan's Review Of 2003 - The Underground Scene

also >> BBC News report on the poll-of-polls of UK magazines: OutKast album named year's best

# posted by DJ Martian 2:39 PM

 

Kranky Release Schedule - What to Expect in 2004

I have been informed via e-mail of the provisional 2004 release schedule for the Kranky record label [Dates are approx. and subject to change]

April

Charalambides 'Joy Shapes' Double LP/ CD krank068

The first studio album by this (now) trio in several years. I won't burden you with malarkey about free folk, or new weird america, Charalambides have been laying down a unique blend of improvisation, psychedelia, blues, folk and now freeform vocalization since 1993.

Brent Gutzeit 'Drugmoney' CD krank067

Gutzeit is a member of power glitch/laptop rascals TY Pow and the new Chicago super/chambergroup Everyoned. 'Drugmoney' is a reissue of a ltd. ed. CD-R Gutzeit put out on his own Boxmedia label in 2003. Three resin-coated, viscous drone pieces make this album earn its name.

Strategy 'Drumsolo's Delight' CD krank066

Strategy is Paul Dickow, also a member of Fontanelle and Nudge, who has been playing laptop shows and djing around the west coast of the US. His first album, 'Strut', came out this past summer on the Outward Music Co. label. Take a dash of IDM, Basic Channel style techno and add a tingling 4th World percussive sensibility and you might be close to the Strategy recipe.

Keith Fullerton Whitman 'Antithesis' LP krank064

First vinyl-only release in kranky history. Four tracks of 'ensemble works' (ie: overdubbed with no computer enhancements) KFW recorded over the years in the four apartments he's lived in while in the Boston, MA area. Tracks verge from sky-skraping drones to krautrock drum ritual.

May

Pan American 'Quiet City' CD krank065
Fourth album from Labradford member Mark Nelson under his Pan American imprint. Songs recorded in Chicago with members of Sinister Luck Ensemble, Vandermark 5, Bosco & Jorge and Poi Dog Pondering give 'Quiet City' more of an organic and elegaic feel, but the electronic textures and pinpoint beats of previous Pan American titles remain.

Further on in 2004...

Further on in the mists we can see a new loscil album, a new Out Hud album (they're mixing now and there might be some singles preceding the album proper) and some more reissues of Charalambides-related material in the summer and fall. clear horizon have been recording more material together, Keith Fullerton Whitman is fine-tuning his 'Multiples' CD, Dean Roberts has finished recording an album with Warren Dafeldecker (Polchwesil) and Martin Brandlmayer (Radian/ Trappists) and Growing plan on recording their second album this summer.

>> also: >> Dean Roberts - 'Be Mine Tonight' CD will be released in the U.K. on Jan. 19.

# posted by DJ Martian 12:03 AM

Friday, January 09, 2004

 

This week's Mixing It show on Radio 3 featured some excellent tracks. [Available to listen on demand any time over the next 7 days online]

including

Trapist: Time Axis Manipulation part 2 (7'11)

Trapist is the Vienna-based trio of Martin Brandlmayr (drums/percussion/vibraphone/synthesizers), Martin Siewart (guitars/lap & pedal steel/mandoguitar/electronics/synthesizers) and Joe Williamson (double bass/trackerball). Between them they have collaborated with the likes of Han Bennink, Evan Parker, Keith Rowe, Tony Buck, Eugene Chadbourne, Wayne Horvitz, Elliot Sharp, Ken Vandermark, Gene Coleman and Stefan Schneider

album: Ballroom
Thrill Jockey 790377014129
Thrill Jockey

>> Trapist's Ballroom to be released on CD on Thrill Jockey February 17th, 2003.

# posted by DJ Martian 11:49 PM

 

Strange Attractors Audio House

Details of 2004 release schedule for one of the leading US avant rock record labels, Strange Attractors Audio House

APRIL 2004
6 Steffen Basho-Junghans - 7 Books 2xCD (SAAH2021)

MAY 2004
4 Kinski - TBA CD (SAAH023)
Cul de Sac - ECIM reissue CD (SAAH022)

JUNE 2004
8 Paik - Black Satin CD (SAAH025)
SubArachnoid Space - TBA CD (SAAH024)

In the pike: Cul de Sac/Damo Suzuki - TBA 2xCD; Glenn Jones - TBA CD; Six
Organs of Admittance - The Manifestation CD

# posted by DJ Martian 11:33 PM

 

VOCOKESH - The Tenth Corner

Vocokesh
The Tenth Corner
SAAH019 CD Only
Release Date: February 3, 2004

Personnel:
Richard Franecki - Guitar, Bass, Buchla EMP, Arp Odyssey, Mirage Sampler, Digital Drums John Helwig - Guitar, Bass
Jan Schober - Drums, Percussion

The Tenth Corner, Vocokesh's first album since 1998's Paradise Revisited on
Drag City, is in fine stores everywhere February 3. But why wait? The
Tenth Corner is available now exclusively via mailorder, direct from Strange
Attractors!

Conceived by Richard Franecki, Vocokesh was formed to continue exploring his
particular vision of outer limits rock after he left F/i, the legendary
industrial/free psych band from Milwaukee. Since their debut in 1991,
Vocokesh have proven themselves to be prime torchbearers of experimental
psychedelia for the modern age, as evidenced by a slew of head-tilting
recordings on Drag City, RRRecords and Lexicon Devil. With over an hour of
music, The Tenth Corner explores some seriously alien terrain with an
elusively mechanical, intensely lysergic sound. Composition and
improvisation coalesce into a sound that draws from the early flights of
70's avant rock (Agitation Free, Ash Ra Tempel, Hawkwind) and synth-powered
cosmic (Cluster, Tangerine Dream, Popol Vuh) as if it were created in the
embryonic music labs of the '60's and '70's. Transcendent, gritty,
hallucinatory - The Tenth Corner is undoubtedly Vocokesh's finest hour.

More info @ Strange Attractors

# posted by DJ Martian 11:30 PM

 

Pitchfork review the avant rock sounds of Thuja - All Strange Beasts of the Past

Long-standing Austin-based indie Emperor Jones (Mountain Goats, American Analog Set, Half Japanese) issues the latest forestal full-length from the Jewelled Antler Collective supergroup Thuja, containing members of Mirza, The Blithe Sons, The Birdtree, Hala Strana, and Dead Raven Choir. For fans of Animal Collective, The Shalabi Effect, or Charalambides.

# posted by DJ Martian 11:23 PM

 

Uncut >> Details of the new issue of Uncut magazine that went on sale yesterday in the UK, featuring Jim Morrison.

Plus what to expect in the following issue: Jimi Hendrix

Next month's Uncut features a 20-page special on Jimi Hendrix's classic double album Electric Ladyland,

...it does look like Uncut is coming more like Mojo and Classic Rock - every issue.

# posted by DJ Martian 11:12 PM

 

There are regular updates @ One Final Note - a music webzine for jazz & improvised music.

# posted by DJ Martian 11:10 PM

 

The Guardian profile/ interview Australian avant jazz band The Necks: Necks big thing

Australian trio The Necks rarely rehearse, don't often see each other and never play the same live set twice. But their music is gripping - and may be about to cross into the mainstream. John L Walters reports

The Necks - Drive By is out on ReR on January 26.

..and they mix their next album - a more abstract studio-recorded double CD - in February.

# posted by DJ Martian 10:42 PM

 

It's nomination time @ The 2004 Bloggies includes a category for best weblog about music.

From now until 10:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5) on Monday, January 12, 2003, anyone can nominate their favorite weblogs.

That Friday, January 16, three panels of 50 voters will receive an e-mail. It will list the weblogs that have receieved the most nominations in ten categories. They will have until 10:00 PM EST on Tuesday, January 20 to privately submit their five favorites (six for Weblog of the Year) for each category. The five (or six for Weblog of the Year) receiving the most votes will become finalists. I (Nikolai Nolan) will only vote in the case of a tie for fifth place. This panel is on an opt-in policy; there is a checkbox on this form for it.

On Wednesday, January 21, the finalists will be announced and voting will be open again to choose the winners.

Voting will close at 10:00 PM EST on Saturday, January 31. The winners will be posted on Sunday, March 9.

# posted by DJ Martian 12:52 AM

 

Tag Team Media provide info on The Notwist - Different Cars And Trains ep [thanks to Fred of La for providing the link]

# posted by DJ Martian 12:45 AM

 

Info on the forthcoming Telefon Tel Aviv Album: telefon tel aviv - map of what is effortless

# posted by DJ Martian 12:39 AM

 

The Independent interview Air

# posted by DJ Martian 12:29 AM

 

DancefrontDoor relay the news that Basement Jaxx confirm Glastonbury

# posted by DJ Martian 12:15 AM

 

Issue 13 of earlpug

JANUARY 8 - JANUARY 21

Earplug is a biweekly email magazine, delivering a handpicked selection of news, sounds, videos, and original features for the international electronic music community.

Note >> Apparently a new RJD2 album is on the way, in the Spring.

# posted by DJ Martian 12:01 AM

Thursday, January 08, 2004

 

This week's One World show on Radio 1 features: DJ Bailey and DJ Friction

DJ Bailey and DJ Friction

This week on One World you are gonna witness two hours of seriously hot Drum n Bass from two of this year's Knowledge Drum N Bass Award winners - DJ Bailey and DJ Friction.

>> One World

# posted by DJ Martian 11:51 PM

 

Silent Uproar report Radio 4 are recording a new album.

# posted by DJ Martian 7:22 PM

 

BBC Music review Chicago Underground Trio - Slon

# posted by DJ Martian 5:20 PM

 

OUTBURN #24 / January 2004

Details of the new issue of Outburn magazine.

# posted by DJ Martian 5:13 PM

 

Details of the new issue of Side-Line magazine:

46th issue of Side-Line music magazine out in January 2004 feautures this time ICON OF COIL on the cover and includes other interviews with Front 242, Alan Wilder, Karl Bartos, Deine Lakaien, Paul Kendall, Front Line Assembly, KMFDM, Minimal Compact, Plastic Noise Experience, Hocico, Yelworc, Seabound, Tristesse De La Lune, Say Y, Ah Cama-Sotz, Narr!, Lethargy, Tankt, Rotersand, Neikka RPM, Pzycho Bitch, Punch Inc, Holeg & The Spies, Renee Cooper, Grendel, Iris, Thou Shalt Not, Endanger, Fiction 8, Celluloide, Code 64, Declaration, Predella Avant, and many more, plus the usual hundreds of cd reviews, news & gossips.

# posted by DJ Martian 5:08 PM

 

Playlouder profile Warp's Jimmy Edgar

# posted by DJ Martian 2:45 PM

 

Ananova report the new title of Morrissey's forthcoming album: Morrissey confirms new album details

New album: You Are The Quarry, is due to be released in April.

# posted by DJ Martian 2:38 PM

 

If I were an editor of a weekly music magazine this week's front cover would feature: Preview of Music 2004

See a listing of expected/ scheduled: forthcoming album releases for 2004 at the above link.

The first new year edition of a weekly music magazine should always start with a preview of music of the year ahead - therefore no single artist has been chosen this week - instead blazed across the front - PREVIEW OF MUSIC 2004.

[Like Kerrang I decided not to put a "weekly edition" together last week, let's face it the NME last week - was a desperately sad rushed together issue - the return of trad rock turnips Oasis as the band of 2004 - what a joke !]

From the evidence presented below there is a lot to look forward to in 2004.

Debuts

Expect Debut Albums from:

Adem [debut album from Fridge member, due in March]
Blockhead [ala DJ Shadow electronic trip-hop soundscapes]
The Capital Stereo Conspiracy [I hope they finally get their act together ? are they still going]
Frantic Bleep [new Avant Metal band]
Impossible Beings [album again delayed ? two tech-house producers not making tech-house but something experimental on Mr C's End label]
Lapsus Linguae [the full debut from this Scottish epic rock band]
The Magnificents [post-punk from Scotland]
Skyphone [On Rune Grammofon but these lot are Danes]

Punk-Funk, expect albums from

!!!, LCD Soundsystem, Outhud, Playgroup - all will be danced and listened to by hipsters across the global.

Post-Punk

Both of these US bands have highly new anticipated in Q1 2004
Liars - an abrasive sound that is powerful and intense
Xiu Xiu - this band unfortunately have zilch media profile in the UK - now on their third album and amongst the finest and distinctive bands to emerge this decade from the US. New album Fabulous Muscles due in February.

Avant Rock [Avant Rock/ Post Rock/ Avant Prog/ Space Rock/ Experimental Rock]

A selection of bands that have an experimental approach to rock:

Animal Collective [new album on Paw tracks, from one of the most dynamic rock bands to emerge from the US in recent times]
Bark Psychosis [my most anticipated album of 2004 the return of this legendary band after a decade]
Black Dice [expect a new album on Fatcat from these experimental noise rockers],
Boredoms [surely a new Boredoms/ or Boredoms related project will be released in 2004?]
Fridge [Can Kieran Hebden fit in a new Fridge album into his busy schedule]
Frog Eyes [new album on Absolutely Kosher records due later in the year from this Canadian band]
Guapo [Avant prog on Cuneiform: new album this month]
Hella [on 5RC - powerful intense rock music]
Isis [American band that won the Terrorizer album of 2002 with their superb Oceanic album, can they exceed it]
Kinski [US space rockers intend to record a new album in 2004]
Lift to Experience [In 2001 Lift to Experience released their remarkable debut album - that was passionate and epic in scope - a second album is on the way ? to be released by Bella Union]
Meanwhile Back in Communist Russia - a new album due in 2004 from this art-rock band from Oxford
Mice Parade [New album due in late January]
Miriodor [Veteran Avant prog band from Canada, with a high reputation]
Mission of Burma [Band with an acclaimed early 80s history - now reformed with a new album due on Matador in May]
Neurosis [One of America's most respected experimental rock bands - return with a powerful album],
90 Day Men [new album due in February]
Richard Pinhas [French Avant Prog artist on the esteemed Cuneiform]
The Red Masque [A US underground progressive psychedelic space rock/ experimental goth tinged band with very impressive dramatic female vocals will release a new album: Feathers for Flesh on a small independent label ? that will get zilch promotion in the UK, this band deserve to get a UK licensing deal with an established Independent label such as Beggars Banquet or 4ad ? I would sign them up tomorrow]
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum [superb Avant Prog band from the West Coast of the US - with a small yet fanatical fanbase on Progressive Ears forum]
Sophia [new album on City Slang from ex God Machine member, very arty rock done well]
Trans Am [New album on Thrill Jockey in February from this versatile and eccentric rock band]
TV on the Radio [My 2004 tip to do a Mars Volta this year ? i.e. release a powerful epic expansive rock album in 2004 imagine Peter Gabriel fronting a new young band]
Univers Zero [Veteran Avant prog from Belgium new album: Implosion on Cuneiform]
White Willow [Epic rock from Norway with atmospheric female vocals]

Epic Rock, expect new albums from

Doves [will release their third album in 2004]
Interpol [can they develop their sound? and move on, having created a massive impact in 2002]
VAST [return with a new label and album in February.]


Progressive Rock

IQ [Long term well established Prog band return with new album in May ? that will delight their fan base and probably get no media attention outside prog rock circles ? i.e don?t expect coverage in Uncut or Mojo]
IZZ [an American band that have impressive symphonic yet modern sounding approach to rock music - think of Rush in the early ?to-mid 80s. They deserve wider recognition]

Electro-Rock/ Rocktronica

Capitol K [Surely a new album is due in 2004?]
Cursor Miner [2nd album on Lo Recordings]
Rico [Scotland?s finest electro-rocker has a new label and much delayed album]

Electronic - expect albums from these artists in 2004:

Aphex Twin [needs no introduction, new album promised for 2004 on warp]
Boards of Canada [follow up to Geogadi on Warp]
Christ [2nd album due on Benbecula]
Clouddead [a more electronic dimension for Clouddead on their 2nd album, due in March]
Savath and Savalas [new album on Warp from Mr Prefuse 73]
Squarepusher [new album on Warp in March]

Experimental Sound Scientists

A range of artists that are pushing the boundaries by offering an experimental approach, using production techniques and multi-instrumentation

Greg Davis [guitar soundscapes and an electronic backdrop, signed to carpark records]
Deathprod [Experimental music from Norway from esteemed producer]
DJ Spooky with Dave Lombardo [a collaboration between NYC?s Sound artist DJ Spooky and ex Slayer drummer Lombardo - coming on Thirsty Ear]
Eardrum [new album is surely due in 2004? On Leaf from this sublime percussive experimental band]
Fennesz [After creating the startling Endless Summer album, Austria's finest Fennesz has a new album coming on Touch records]
Stafraenn Hakon [Icelandic artist on Resonant Records, tipped by Dusted webzine as one to watch in 2004]
Icarus [Icarus are one of the leading experimental Bands in the UK, now signed to the esteemed leaf records ? that will give them a higher profile]
Zan Lyons - possibly signed with wichita recordings, new album in the works
Lasse Marhaug - new album on Smalltown Supersound coming later in 2003, from this experimental sound artist from Norway.
Murcof - from Mexico Murcof mixes live instrumentation with electronic music
Nurse With Wound - the prolific Mr Stapleton is working on an album, that includes using samples from Underground female rappers from the US according to Brainwashed.
Ulver - Extremely talented experimental Norwegian band still working on a multitude of projects, a proper full length album is due in 2004
The Young Gods - reported to release an ambient album in 2004.

Electro-ambient-dreampop - utilising electronics and vocals into an intoxicating sound mix

Casino Versus Japan [album due on carpark records late 2004]
Coloma [another album on the way apparently]
Flunk [from Norway, who created an impact back in 2002 with for sleepyheads only album - are back in 2004]
Junior Boys [debut album on KIN records due April?, much loved on ILM/ and in the music blogosphere]
Slowpho [from Norway, this band will release a new album in 2004]
Telefon Tel Aviv - Superb sound project - that mixes up a range of instrumentation and male/ female vocals on new album Map of What Is Effortless, will be released in late January

Techno/ Tech-House/ House/ Microhouse expect albums from

Carl Craig [surely an album is coming?]
Funk D'Void [new album in February on Soma]
Michael Mayer [most likely to get microhouse fanatics on ILM salivating in 2004]
Superpitcher [expect an album on Kompakt]
Underworld [follow up to Two months off due in late 2004]

Breakbeats

Meat Katie [follow up 2nd album due in 2004, from Meat Katie who mixes up tech-house and breaks]

Electro

Felix Da Housecat [a monster release for 2004]
Two Lone Swordsmen [Andy Weatherall is working on new Two Lone Swordsmen album]

Metal

The best metal music in 2004 will come from these artists:

Arcturus [The line ups may change - but Arcturus unique dramatic approach always puts in them in the top tier when it comes to sonic ambition]
Converge [As mentioned earlier, futuristic metallic-core band now signed to Epitaph]
DHG/ Dodheimsgard [Signed to Moonfog - one of Metal's most experimental bands their long delayed album should be released in 2004]
Diabolical Masquerade [includes Katatonia members]
Disiplin [tipped by Metal Hammer as the new Norwegian black metal to watch out for in 2004, debut album due on Moonfog, expect a UK release soon]
Dillinger Escape Plan [Metalcore giants and John Peel Favourites - but can they match Calculating Infinity]
The End [an experimental band signed to Relapse]
Ephel Duath [Avant prog-jazz-hardcore metal - expect a new album late 2004]
Fear Factory [Can they deliver? They only have one chance left]
Lamb of God [Now Signed to a Major label: epic, Lamb of God have established a reputation for a unique sludge heavy sound]
Madder Mortem [from Norway - Madder Mortem are rated as leading exponents of atmospheric metal]
Mastodon [Mastodon have a heavy intense sound - even Pitchfork rates this band]
My Dying Bride [new album, Songs of Darkness, Words of Light, due for release February 16th]
Potentiam [Icelandic Black Metal band that are faves of Aquarius Records]
Red Harvest [Norway's Red Harvest have an esteemed sound that is experimental and unique - post industrial black metal]
Solefald [One of my long term personal faves, the new album is said to a classic extreme black metal album - without compromise]
System of A Down [the highest profile and credible Metal album of 2004?]

Avant Jazz

In recent years the fringes of the jazz scene have produced some of the most startling and inventive music of the decade, in 2004 these artists will lead the way

Eivind Aarset [new album by this Norwegian jazz guitarist due in April on Jazzland records]
Julian Arguelles [An English saxophone improviser he worked with J.Greenwood of Radiohead on Bodysong album, Arguelles now has a new album on Provocateur records in March]
The Bad Plus [Much admired modern jazz band - with a growing reputation, particularly on the live jazz circuit. New album due March]
Iain Ballamy/ Stian Carstensen [new joint album from the much respected British jazz artist Ballamy working with Norwegian Stian Carstensen, album due in February]
Tim Berne?s Big Satan [coming on Thirsty Ear label, new sound project from the much admired Tim Berne]
Chicago Underground Trio [electro-glitch jazz soundscapes, album Tron in January]
Nels Cline Singers [scorching jazz-rock guitarist Nels Cline has a new album on the way on Cryptogramophone]
Dave Douglas [a new album in January from the much acclaimed US jazz artist]
EL-P [working with jazz artists]
Jan Garbarek [Norwegian jazz veteran - new album on ECM in 2004]
Lars Horntveth (from Jaga Jazzist) [One of Norway's leading exponents of electro-jazz music, will release a solo debut on smalltown supersound]
Spring Heel Jack and Wadada Leo Smith [another collaboration for SHJ with a jazz veteran, due on Thirsty Ear]
Craig Taborn [new album for this talented jazz pianist coming on Thirsty Ear]
Tomasz Stanko [Esteemed Polish avant jazz trumpeter on ECM - last album won a European jazz award for innovation]
The Thing [A Scandinavian Avant Jazz supergroup on Smallown Supersound]
Ken Vandermark and Paal Nilssen-Love [an avant collaboration between an American and Norwegian]

Darkwave

Attrition [a new album from this experimental 80s veteran band]
Black Tape for a Blue Girl [new album on Projekt]

Returners: All these artists have established fanbases that will eagerly anticipate new albums

Beta Band [Scots band will deliver a new album in 2004, Nigel Godrich is producing the album]
Bjork [the eccentric Icelandic Bjork will finally return in 2004 with a much delayed album]
The Blue Nile [they are recording a new album ? It would be nice to have it in 2004]
Kate Bush [long time anticipated album from this much admired vocalist who is working with a host of collaborators]
Cave In [can they recapture the spirit and ambition of the Jupiter album?]
Cranes [yes, Portsmouth's finest will return]
The Cure [an intense atmospheric metallic album is on it's way ? everyone seems to luv The Cure these days ? even the NME that spent most of the 80s/ 90s shunning them]
Duran Duran [the biggest comeback of the year]
David Holmes [new album for 2004]
The Grid [have reformed, can Dave Ball [yes of Soft Cell] recreate the magic of early 90s The Grid]
Mick Karn [ex Japan member - new album in February, also has recorded for Kate Bush?s upcoming album]
Marillion [much underrated Brit rock band - that have more in common with Elbow / Doves than a neo-prog sound these days. New Album: Marbles due in April]
Massive Attack [a quick follow up to 100th Window was slated]
New Order [a new album is planned for 2004]
Nine Inch Nails [Mr Industrial Rock returns]
Gary Numan [a new album is on the way]
Paradise Lost [they intend to record a new album, possible late 2004 release?]
Portishead [much delayed album]
Red Lorry Yellow Lorry [80s band reformed - with a new album slated for late 2004]
Sigur Ros [Icelandic post-rock band with a massive following]
Simple Minds [can Mr Kerr deliver?]
Tears for Fears [a big comeback for this 80s duo- album due in April]
Tortoise [They need to deliver something exceptional to regain their position in post-rock circles]
XTC [long delayed album from eccentric but much admired Swindon band]

Jungle

DJ SS [this is long timer coming from this Leicester producer]
High Contrast [2nd album due from this Welsh Whizkid that put Wales on the Jungle map in 2002 with a superb debut album]
Photek [and a return for Photek]

Post-Industrial, these three established bands will release new albums in 2004:

Coil, Einst?rzende Neubauten, Skinny Puppy

Electronic Pop

Icon of Coil - from Norway are firm favourites on EBM dancefloors in Europe
Ladytron, Miss Kittin - both of these will be lapped up hipsters that love their electronic pop and sexy female vocals.

150 Highlighted Artists to Release New Albums in 2004

1. !!!
2. Eivind Aarset
3. Adem
4. Animal Collective
5. Aphex Twin
6. Arcturus
7. Julian Arguelles
8. Attrition
9. The Bad Plus
10. Iain Ballamy/ Stian Carstensen
11. Bark Psychosis
12. Tim Berne?s Big Satan
13. Beta Band
14. Bjork
15. Black Dice
16. Black Tape for a Blue Girl
17. Blockhead
18. The Blue Nile
19. Boards of Canada
20. Boredoms
21. Kate Bush
22. The Capital Stereo Conspiracy
23. Capitol K
24. Casino Versus Japan
25. Cave In
26. Chicago Underground Trio
27. Christ
28. Nels Cline Singers
29. Coil
30. Clouddead
31. Coloma
32. Converge
33. Carl Craig
34. Cranes
35. The Cure
36. Cursor Miner
37. Greg Davis
38. Deathprod
39. DHG/ Dodheimsgard
40. Diabolical Masquerade
41. Dillinger Escape Plan
42. Disiplin
43. Dave Douglas
44. Doves
45. DJ Spooky with Dave Lombardo
46. DJ SS
47. Duran Duran
48. Eardrum
49. Einst?rzende Neubauten
50. EL-P
51. The End
52. Ephel Duath
53. Fear Factory
54. Felix Da Housecat
55. Fennesz
56. Flunk
57. Frantic Bleep
58. Fridge
59. Frog Eyes
60. Funk D'Void
61. Jan Garbarek
62. The Grid
63. Guapo
64. Stafraenn Hakon
65. Hella
66. High Contrast
67. Kim Hiorth?y
68. David Holmes
69. Lars Horntveth (from Jaga Jazzist)
70. Icarus
71. Icon of Coil
72. Impossible Beings
73. Interpol
74. IQ
75. Isis
76. IZZ
77. Junior Boys
78. Mick Karn
79. Kinski
80. Ladytron
81. Lamb of God
82. Lapsus Linguae
83. LCD Soundsystem
84. Liars
85. Lift to Experience
86. Zan Lyons
87. Madder Mortem
88. The Magnificents
89. Lasse Marhaug
90. Marillion
91. Massive Attack
92. Mastodon
93. Michael Mayer
94. Meanwhile Back in Communist Russia
95. Meat Katie
96. Mice Parade
97. Miriodor
98. Miss Kittin
99. Mission of Burma
100. Murcof
101. My Dying Bride
102. Neurosis
103. New Order
104. 90 Day Men
105. Nine Inch Nails
106. Gary Numan
107. Nurse With Wound
108. Outhud
109. Paradise Lost
110. Photek
111. Richard Pinhas
112. Playgroup
113. Portishead
114. Potentiam
115. Red Harvest
116. Red Lorry Yellow Lorry
117. The Red Masque
118. Rico
119. Savath and Savalas
120. Shalabi Effect
121. Sigur Ros
122. Simple Minds
123. Skinny Puppy
124. Skyphone
125. Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
126. Slowpho
127. Solefald
128. Sophia
129. Spring Heel Jack and Wadada Leo Smith
130. Squarepusher
131. Craig Taborn
132. Tomasz Stanko
133. Superpitcher
134. System of A Down
135. Tears for Fears
136. Telefon Tel Aviv
137. The Thing
138. Tortoise
139. Trans Am
140. TV on the Radio
141. Two Lone Swordsmen
142. Ulver
143. Underworld
144. Univers Zero
145. Ken Vandermark and Paal Nilssen-Love
146. VAST
147. White Willow
148. Xiu Xiu
149. XTC
150. The Young Gods


No doubt there will be many other releases from new and emerging artists as the year unfolds. As usual I will be seeking out and promoting awareness of creative, fresh, challenging, absorbing, interesting and innovative music across the sound spectrum.

All the best for 2004.

# posted by DJ Martian 1:59 PM

Wednesday, January 07, 2004

 

Dotty Yahoo Ditch dotmusic domain for launch.co.uk

So this is what Yahoo have decided to do re: Dotmusic: as of next week: DOTMUSIC IS LAUNCHED

Visitors to the site will find themselves redirected to a new Launch.co.uk homepage featuring news and reviews from dotmusic, along with Launch's unparalleled selection of new release and archive videos and streaming radio

This makes no sense - dotmusic is a better known brand/ digital destination than Launch.

# posted by DJ Martian 4:23 PM

 

New music blog to check...via Chicago

# posted by DJ Martian 3:16 PM

 

A possible May? release for Felix Da Housecat - THE COURTSHIP OF DEVIN DAZZLE, Yancey has some how got to listen to it NOW! >> ILM

Back in 2001 in the music blogosphere I kicked started the appreciation of Kittenz And Thee Glitz by Felix Da Housecat. It's an outstanding musical zeitgeist album of this decade.

In 2004 nearly everyone into dance/electro music will be anticipating the newie.

# posted by DJ Martian 3:10 PM

 

Moving Hands report a new VNV Nation album is scheduled for 2004.

# posted by DJ Martian 2:50 PM

 

The latest Metal music news is reported @ Metal Storm - they provide a similar sort of coverage to Terrorizer & BW & BK.

# posted by DJ Martian 2:09 PM

 

Good news, the auto update feed from blogger powered blogs is now back...so the updates are now timely listed for 100 + music blogs ...blo.gs favorites for DJ Martian

# posted by DJ Martian 1:48 PM

 

Lambgoat report Converge signs w/ Epitaph Records

Converge's last album Jane Doe, won Terrorizer magazine album of the year in 2001 - so this new album, You Fail Me due in the Summer 2004 is highly anticipated.

# posted by DJ Martian 12:57 PM

 

BBC News report on Wiley who is profiled for success Sound of 2004: Wiley

The Sound of 2004 survey was compiled from the tips of almost 60 impartial music critics and broadcasters, who were asked to give three names of artists they thought would be successful in 2004. The artists who got the most tips were then ranked in order to compile the Sound of 2004 list

I heard a Wiley track on Xfm - wasn't impressed, rather aimless amalgamation of sounds.

Superior London Talent >> One of my tips for 2004 is the return of Zan Lyons - with his long anticipated second album, that has a working title of Serpentine.

Zan Lyons - Desolate is still one of the finest albums of this decade, released in May 2000 - let's hope Zan can return soon.

# posted by DJ Martian 12:44 PM

Tuesday, January 06, 2004

 

The Magnificents

From Scotland: The Magnificents watch out for their debut album in February

They sound like >> Joy Division crossed with Magazine

THEMAGNIFICENTS - "theMAGNIFICENTS"
CD album out in the shops in February 2004
on KFM Records.

Hey the M (intro)
1 INFIDEL INFIDEL
(six fingered hell)
2 LAST GASP OF REVENGE
3 THE APOLLO CREED
4 BLUEPRINT
5 KIDS NOW
6 DIGITAL DIRT
7 M.I.A.
8 THIS IS ACTIVE
9 THE RUSSIAN DISCO
10 EX-AIRPORT
11 THIS IS THE
MAGNIFICENTS

# posted by DJ Martian 5:20 PM

 

indieworkshop.com present Top Tens... 2003 Edition

# posted by DJ Martian 4:00 PM

 

Nuts [IPC] Vs Zoo Weekly [EMAP]

The Guardian report on the launch of 2 general weekly mags aimed at young men: IPC goes Nuts with lads mag launch

Nuts, a groundbreaking men's weekly magazine, will hit the news stands on January 22, a week before Emap's Zoo Weekly makes its debut

both magazines will feature....sport, television, women and irreverent takes on the week's news. Surely a weekly magazine aimed at young men - needs to include some music content?

Nuts [IPC's new weekly] will be aimed at the 16 to 34-year-old market, whilst EMAP's Zoo Weekly is targeted at 16 to 30-year-old.

[also some more info in this article.. MediaGuardian.co.uk .. IPC goes Nuts with launch of men's weekly ]

More info >> Media Week

IPC announced this week that it will give away more than a million copies next week, with the first paid for issue due on Jan 22. Emap�s mag is due out at the end of January.

Nuts looks to be more general in scope, however Emap�s formula will be more like a weekly version of FHM or Loaded.

MediaGuardian.co.uk report on Zoo weekly: ..that does confirm a more lowest common denominator approach.. Weekly laughs for the lads

At the end of this month, men will get a new magazine, Zoo Weekly. Editor Paul Merrill, formerly of Chat, tells John Plunkett that its mix of sex, football and humour is sure to make it a bestseller

# posted by DJ Martian 2:36 PM

 

Squarepusher - Ultravisitor

Playlouder have the details of the forthcoming Squarepusher album, Ultravisitor due March 8th.

# posted by DJ Martian 2:21 PM

 

A useful webpage of music resources: Soundspy digital music intelligence

# posted by DJ Martian 1:46 PM

 

Latest news from Faultline

Faultline have signed to EMI Records, and a revised version of the album 'Your Love Means Everything' will be released early next year. It features three new tracks, all collaborations with vocalists. Full details will follow very soon of track listings, release dates and live shows.

More new material will follow later in 2004.

'Your Love Means Everything' will still feature instrumental tracks and the songs with guest vocalists Michael Stipe, The Flaming Lips and Chris Martin.


...forget about this re-packaged release - the new material is what I am waiting for. - and hopefully back to the experimention of the 1999, Closer Colder album. David Kosten is a talented producer/ sonic artist - let's hope he can deliver in the future.

Interesting that he has left one major label, Blanco Y Negro/ owned by Warners and signed with another major EMI. Strange that he only had a 1 album deal with Blanco Y Negro.

# posted by DJ Martian 1:00 PM

 

Mute have info on EINST�RZENDE NEUBAUTEN - PERPETUUM MOBILE

Out 9th February 2004
North America: 10th February 2004

# posted by DJ Martian 12:47 PM

Monday, January 05, 2004

 

John Peel is at Eurosonic Festival in Groningen on Thursday.

# posted by DJ Martian 9:20 PM

 

New Releases @ Piccadilly Records

Some new releases listed in the weekly guide [via e-mail] from Manchester's music emporium: Piccadilly Records

Various Artists / Spacelines - Sonic Sounds For Subterraneans
Munster

This is great! A twenty four track compilation, compiled by Sonic Boom, of what he considers 'the roots of the amazingly rich musical tree that is Spacemen 3'. Features The Staples Singers, Red Crayola, Syndicats, Sun Ra, Juicy Lucy, Xavier Cugat, Daniel Johnston, Honolulu Mountain Daffodils, MC5 and more.

Sundial - Live Drug
Acme

Seven track live album featuring "Red Sky", "Fireball", Fly Into The Sun", Bad Drug", "Slow Motion", "3000 Miles" and "Exploding In Your Mind".

Department Of Eagles - The Whitey On The Moon UK
Isota

Electronic music for folks who like songwriting! Formerly known as Whitey On The Moon U.K., Department Of Eagles released two sold-out 7" EPs under that name, both featured as singles of the month in Record Collector magazine. This the NYC duo's unique brand of trip-tronica that earned them comparisons to the Avalanches, the Beta Band, and Beck.

Perry Hemus - Rhodesmode
Woodland

Pitched somewhere between the soul-jazz of 4Hero and the nu-bossa melodies of Nicola Conte, the debut LP from Perry Hemus is a real gem for fans of latin edged jazz who prefer new to nu. The tracks feature Hemus on Rhodes and Moog keys, Mike Green on bass, Kieren Towers adding percussion and great vocals by Lizzy Parks, creating a rich, inclusive sound. Charted / playlisted by Gilles Peterson, Snowboy, Nicola Conte, Rainer Truby, Mike Chadwick, Nik Weston, Bob Jones, Patrick Forge etc.

# posted by DJ Martian 9:13 PM

 

New Fopp Website

UK music retailer Fopp have redesigned their website with macromedia flash. Navigation is via menu buttons.

# posted by DJ Martian 8:31 PM

 

Forthcoming One World Shows

Forthcoming One World Shows on Radio 1:

8th January
Friction & Bailey - Knowledge Drum N Bass Award winners.

15th January
Sonar Kollektiv - label showcase.

22nd January
National Forrest/ Output Records.

29th January
Domino Records Showcase

# posted by DJ Martian 7:26 PM

 

The readers of Brainwashed have voted, the results counted THE 2003 BRAINWASHED READERS' POLL including:

Album of the Year

Mogwai, 'Happy Songs For Happy People'
Matmos, 'The Civil War'
Angels Of Light, 'Everything Is Good Here/Please Come Home'
Cat Power, 'You Are Free'
Do Make Say Think, 'Winter Hymn, Country Hymn, Secret Hymn'
Manitoba, 'Up In Flames'
The Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band With Choir, 'This Is Our Punk-Rock, Thee Rusted Satellites Gather + Sing'
Broadcast, 'Haha Sound'
Autechre, 'Draft 7.30'
Radiohead, 'Hail To The Thief'
Prefuse 73, 'One Word Extinguisher'
Explosions In The Sky, 'The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place'
Four Tet, 'Rounds'
Lightning Bolt, 'Wonderful Rainbow'
Outkast, 'Speakerbox/Love Below'
M83, 'Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts'
Devandra Banhart, 'Oh Me Oh My'
Supersilent, 'Supersilent 6'
Soft Pink Truth, 'Do You Party?'
Bardo Pond, 'On The Ellipse'
Fennesz, 'Live In Japan'
Thighpaulsandra, 'Double Vulgar'
The Postal Service, 'Give Up'
Nurse With Wound, 'She And Me Fall Together In Free Death'
Massive Attack, '100th Window'
Killing Joke, 'Killing Joke'
The Books, 'The Lemon Of Pink'
The Rapture, 'Echoes'
David Sylvian, 'Blemish'
Matt Elliott, 'The Mess We Made'

# posted by DJ Martian 7:08 PM

 

Spellemannprisen

Via It's a trap! The nominees for the Spellemannprisen, Norway's answer to the Grammy:

Female pop soloist:
Lene Marlin - "Another Day"
Karin Park - "Superworldunknown"
Bertine Zetlitz - "Sweet Injections"

Male pop soloist:
Julian Berntzen - "Waffytown"
Thomas Dybdahl - "Stray Dogs"
Magnet - "On Your Side"

Pop group:
D'Sound - "Doublehearted"
Ephemera - "Air"
Number Seven Deli - "Falkner Street"

Electronica:
Snuten - "Welcome to the Jungle"
Ulver - "Teachings in Silence"
Xploding Plastix - "The Donca Matic Singalongs"

Rock:
Amulet - "Danger! Danger!"
Ricochets - "The Ghost Of Our Love"
Thulsa Doom - "And Then Take You To a Place Where Jars Are"
Turbonegro - "Scandinavian Leather"
We - "Lightyears Ahead"

Blues/Country:
Vidar Busk - "Love Buzz"
Amund Maarud - "Ripped, Stripped and Southern Fried"
Tumbleweed - "Once More, With Feeling"

Metal:
Dimmu Borgir - "Death Cult Armageddon"
Enslaved - "Below the Lights"
Old Man's Child - "In Defiance of Existence"

Hip-Hop:
Diaz - "Velkommen Hjem Andres"
Equicez - "State of Emergency"
Paperboys - "The Great Escape"

Jazz:
Atomic - "Boom Boom"
Toe Brunborg Quartet - "Gravity"
Karin Krog - "Where You At?"
Christian Wallumr�d Ensemble - "Sofienberg Variations"
H�vard Wiik - "Postures"

Open class:
Anne-Lise Berntsen/Nils Asheim - "Kom Regn"
Hallvard Bj�rgum & Co- "Free Field"
Motorpsycho/Jaga Jazzist Horns - "In the Fishtank"
Niko Valkeap�� - "Niko Valkeap��"
When - "Pearl Harvest"

Music video:
Diaz - "Hvem er denne karen"
Folk og R�vere - "Utad�sj�l�pplevelse"
Kaizers Orchestra - "Evig Pint"
Thomas Dybdahl - "Cecilia"
Bertine Zetlitz - "Girl Like You"

Best newcomer:
Julian Berntzen - "Whaffy Town"
Equicez - "State of Emergency"
Rebekka Karijord - "Neophyte"
Kurt Nilsen - "I"
Karin Park - "Superworldunknown"

Best song:
Maria Arrendondo - "In Love With An Angel"
David - "Wild At Heart"
Folk og R�vere - "Utad�sj�l�pplevelse"
Lene Marlin - "You Weren�t There"
Kurt Nilsen - "She�s So High"

# posted by DJ Martian 6:44 PM

 

This week's Breezeblock show on Radio 1 features: Ceephax Acid Crew + Ed DMX

# posted by DJ Martian 5:03 PM

 

Dusted review Mice Parade - Obrigado Saudade

# posted by DJ Martian 5:00 PM

 

Junkmedia is back with a new look for 2004.

# posted by DJ Martian 4:58 PM

 

Musique Machine review V:28 - NonAnthropogenic

The subtitle of this album is A View Into A Dying Existence, not the first musical depiction of earth�s apocalypse you�d say, certainly in the post-black metal genre in which V:28 operates.

The album was produced well by the band and LRZ from Red Harvest and Grutle Kjellson from Enslaved dropped by for vocal assistance on two tracks.

# posted by DJ Martian 4:51 PM

Sunday, January 04, 2004

 

Nag Nag Nag Compilation

This is the tracklisting of the forthcoming Nag Nag Nag compilation, due February 9th on React. This compilation is reflective of the music played at London's infamous style club Nag Nag Nag.

A mixture of the now and then - of mixing styles up into a post-modernist pick and mix, a reaction to the stale conformity/ normality of superclub commercial dance music and in opposition to the retro /trad rock boredom that the NME/ Q supports.

A mixture of electro, electronic pop, post-punk, techno, tech-house, electroclash, mutant disco, punk-funk, goth rock, new wave and industrial.

1. Tiga - Burning Down
2. Radio 4 - Start A Fire
3. Adam Sky And Crossover - I Am The Fly
4. Avenue D - Do I Look Like A Slut?
5. Technova - I Could Have Sex
6. Swayzak - I Dance Alone
7. Crazy Girl - Cocaine Talk
8. Electronicat - Frisco Bay
9. Atomizer - Hooked On Radiation (Bad Boy Mix)
10. Adriano Canzian - Macho Boy (Pink Remix)
11. Superpitcher - Baby�s On Fire
12. DJ T. - Electrofied
13. T. Raumschmiere feat. Miss Kittin - The Game Is Not Over
14. Chicks On Speed feat. Peaches - We Don�t Play Guitars
15. Mysterymen - Electromode

1. Gina X Performance �No GDM�
2. Fad Gadget - Back To Nature
3. The Normal - Warm Leatherette
4. Adam & The Ants - Zerox
5. Devo - The Day My Baby Gave Me A Surprise
6. Spizz Energi - Soldier Soldier
7. Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft - Der Mussolini
8. Bauhaus - Kick In The Eye
9. Virgin Prunes - Baby Turns Blue
10. Delta 5 - Mind Your Own Business (Original Rough Trade 7� Single Mix) /
11. Liliput - Split
12. Cabaret Voltaire - Nag Nag Nag


Meanwhile, The Independent have published this article: The death of dance

Could it be the end for superstar DJs and ecstasy-fuelled all-night clubs? Ian Burrell investigates the plummeting popularity of the sound that was spawned by the rave generation

These simpleton articles fail to grasp the point - that rather polarising the rise of rock and the decline of mainstream dance - The way forward is to mix different music styles, tempos, sounds etc, be unpredictable - have surprises in a mix - and do your own thang.

# posted by DJ Martian 11:34 PM

 

Yes, Nick Luscombe just announced on Xfm as of next week Flo-Motion wil start at 9 and finish at 12. So it's back to it's original 9 pm start on Sunday rather than 10. and 3 hours every week.

>> Tune in @ Xfm - Flo-Motion

# posted by DJ Martian 10:20 PM

 

Chuck van Zyl of Stars's End selects his favourite ambient/ space/ ambient electronic music from 2003: Significant Releases of 2003 (non-ranking order)


Chuck is a leading broadcaster of ambient music @ Star's End

STAR'S END, hosted by Chuck van Zyl, broadcasts live weekly beginning at 1:00am on Saturday night until 6:00am Sunday morning (USA Eastern Time Zone). Originating from WXPN, Non-commercial Radio from the University of Pennsylvania, STAR'S END has occupied this time slot since its inception back in 1976 making it one of the longest running radio programs of Space / Ambient music in the world.

>>> This is the type of show that 6 Music should have instead of running on auto-pilot going through the motions - no need to listen to programmes that the station currently has at night.

# posted by DJ Martian 8:51 PM

 

This Week's New Releases @ Boomkat

This week's new releases @ Boomkat - a Pelicanneck Online Music Store include:

Various / Stilleben - Deeptics 01
Stilleben

First cd compliation from the Swedish electro label including tracks from Legowelt, Catnip, Luke Eargoggle, Achilles, Monckeychop and others, taken from the camp's various 12" singles plus some extra exclusive material a must for fans of neo-electro, revitalised cocadisco and all lovers of that old time muzique electronique de dance. Diverse no-compromise underground styles that sum up the virulent strain of north-european real analogue machine funk, also including Polytron, Orgue Electronique, V.u.l.v.a., Rutherford, and Ulrika Player.

Adventure Time - Dreams Of Water Themes
Plug Research

L.A's Adventure Time (aka Daedelus and Frosty) have weaved an album of swirling soul sure to spin heads. `Dreams Of Water Themes' features heavyweight vocal talent such as Pigeon John of hip hop collective LA Symphony, internationally acclaimed poet Saul Williams and the mysteriously sublime Sacajawea. The album cover shines with expert illustration by rising art stars Kozyndan. Daedelus is a musical genius on the rise - having already been remixed by Madlib, Anti Pop Consortium, Prefuse 73, and Venetian Snares amongst others, and has produced avant-garde beats for the Plug Research, Mush Records, and Eastern Developments imprints. Frosty is the founder of web radio innovator dublab.com. He produced the acclaimed dublab compilation albums `Freeways' (Emperor Norton Records) and `Summer' (Hefty Records). This album finds them wrecking the beats together, weaving a tapestry backdrop for the varied vocal work on display. Recommended.

[The User] - Abandon
Asphodel

A composition written for the abandoned silo #5 grain elevator in the port of montreal, a piece of music employing no musical instruments other than the building itself, incorporating the astounding acoustics of a series of grain storage cylinders, possessing stunning echo and reverberation times of up to 20 seconds. This "instrument" is unique in that it is almost always played at a distance using mobile telephones or the internet. The silo's unique and huge geometry - 88 cylinders each 8m wide by 25m high - has the same acoustic properties as organ pipes. [The User] played these pipes by hanging speakers and microphones inside them and mixing from a remote location to create carefully controlled feedack drones, overtones and sound colours. So loud that at times the windows of attatched service buildings can be heard rattling, so tranquil that the wind blowing outside is audible. Recommended.

Piano Magic - The Troubled Sleep of Piano Magic
Green UFO's

Piano Magic have been refining their unique brand of tender, heartbroken, two-bar-fire pop music since 1996. Sonically, they're the spiritual heirs to the likes of disco inferno or "Faith"-era Cure. Lyrically, not a million miles away from the blue moods of the smiths - think "asleep," "that joke isn't funny anymore" or "well i wonder." "The troubled sleep of piano magic" was recorded between winter 2002 and summer 2003 at the fortress studios in London and at the band's home studio, murder mile. as with last year's "writers without homes," the record was produced by the band and engineered by Robinson Hughes and Gareth Parton. Everything was written and recorded by full-time band members Glen Johnson, Jerome Tcherneyan, Franck Alba, Alasdair Steer, James Topham with vocal contributions from honorary band member Angele David-Guillou. This is the band's first album release for the spanish independent label Green Ufo's, who celebrate their 10th anniversary this year. The spanish connection shouldn't come as much of a surprise - the band tour spain extensively every year, have played some of the country's biggest festivals, they've recorded the soundtrack to Bigas Luna's "son de mar" movie and previously released eps on the spanish independent label, acuarela, as well as on green ufos. "The troubled sleep of piano magic" is the perfect winter soundtrack - all fairgrounds in snow, dark shadows on the land, icy seas. Check.

Timeout Drawer - Presents : Left for the living dead EP
Chocolate Industries

New direction for Chocolate Industries, headed by the guitar-heavy chicago guitar / synth rock band who have already released two acclaimed albums on their own Someoddpilot label. Their anthemic blistering otherworldly intensity is now taking on elements of the experimental beats and grooves for which Chocolate Industries is already renowned among hip hop and electronic audiences, and as if to re-inforce that point, one track here is reworked by Chocolate's producer - Caural... headphones essential! All tracks mixed by Keith Cleversley (Flaming Lips, Mercury Rev, Hum). 4 tracks CD-ep and limited 2 track 7 inch with original & caural remix versions of `Terrible secrets revealed for an instant by a flash of lightning'

# posted by DJ Martian 8:41 PM

Saturday, January 03, 2004

 

Chicago Public Radio have a feature on Best Jazz Albums of 2003

From Jazzitude: JAZZITUDE BEST OF 2003

# posted by DJ Martian 8:04 PM

Friday, January 02, 2004

 

The Independent have a look at the music year ahead: Unknown pleasures

Andy Gill takes a look at what 2004 may hold

the usual big dance/ electronic names from the 90s/.. The Prodigy, Aphex Twin, Fatboy Slim and Moby's latest offering, under the pseudonym Voodoo Child

most likely to get Spin and Q excited in 2004: U2 and Manic Street Preachers - [both need deliver after weak stadium rock lite last albums]

expect new music from.......Brighton belles Electrelane, Aussie trance-jazzers The Necks - whose Drive By has the shifting, balmy quality of Miles Davis' In A Silent Way - and hotly-tipped New York boy/girl duo Joy Zipper, whose long- delayed American Whip album finally appears a year after its original release date

industrial music revolution in 2004? try Einsturzende Neubauten

an art-rock collaboration...Peter Blegvad and Andy Partridge's: Orpheus The Lowdown

an odd partnership....Morrissey has also opted for a big-name producer on his provisionally titled Irish Blood, English Heart, working with Trevor Horn

...also I am still sorting out my 2004 preview.

# posted by DJ Martian 11:45 PM

 

Stylus' Favorite Albums of 2003 now includes individual writers lists.

# posted by DJ Martian 9:56 PM

 

This week's Jazz on 3 show on Radio 3:

Best Of The Sessions 2003
As is traditionally the case, we�re kicking off the year in style by taking a listen to a selection of the finest moments from our exclusively-recorded studio sessions of last year.

# posted by DJ Martian 9:46 PM

 

This week's Mixing It show on Radio 3, is a live music special

Friday 2 January 2004 10.15pm

Details:

Recorded at the Arches, Glasgow, Sunday 22 November 2003.
These gigs were all part of the Instal.03 Festival

Vooredoms (aka The Boredoms)
AMM
Merzbow

# posted by DJ Martian 9:43 PM

 

It's that time of the year when critics, predict the future - this is The Guardian's view on 2004 new music tips >> Future sounds

To mark the turn of the year, we spot the musical talent that is most likely to break through in the coming months. By Alexis Petridis, Dave Simpson and Dorian Lynskey

not much on offer, only Adem [who is in Fridge along with Kieran Hebden] took my interest. Also tipped is that Wiley character - that a few dance music bloggers have name checked before.

# posted by DJ Martian 9:30 PM

 

This is from a US perspective: New Music Tipsheet - details of forthcoming releases.

# posted by DJ Martian 9:48 AM

 

Multiple end of year lists @ Deviated Septum

# posted by DJ Martian 12:13 AM

Thursday, January 01, 2004

 

Prefix presents Prefix - Best Albums of 2003 and the winner Prefuse 73 - One Word Extinguisher

>> Once again they don't provide a quick look summary list, so they are just like a sub-Pitchfork - not just in music.

They also have individual Staff Picks

# posted by DJ Martian 11:47 PM

 

Year end lists from Record Geek

# posted by DJ Martian 7:50 PM

 

BlogPulse >> This looks a useful tool for tracking more general news/ current affairs >> BlogPulse

BlogPulse Key Phrases, Key People, BlogBites, and Top Links are mined daily from new entries in over 80,000 weblogs using machine learning algorithms and natural language processing techniques

# posted by DJ Martian 6:10 PM

 

Good news, Andy Kellman has announced his intention to restart his music blog @ Dubscrape in 2004.

# posted by DJ Martian 5:39 PM

 

This music blog is back..The Rub

# posted by DJ Martian 4:46 PM

 

Online music store AB-CD have a best of 2003 section on their website.

# posted by DJ Martian 4:06 PM

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